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Learn how to properly set the spatial index using the Azure Cosmos DB .NET SDK, while understanding the expected behavior regarding spatial types.
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How to Address the Spatial Index Type Issue in Azure Cosmos DB with .NET SDK

Azure Cosmos DB is a powerful NoSQL database service provided by Microsoft Azure, offering high availability and scalability for modern applications. However, users sometimes encounter issues, such as configuring spatial indexes using the .NET SDK. In this guide, we'll discuss the problem of incorrectly set spatial index types and provide clear guidance on how to resolve it.

The Problem

A user reported struggling with setting a spatial index for a specific SpatialType, Point, while using the .NET SDK for Azure Cosmos DB. Despite explicitly indicating that only the Point type should be utilized, the index unexpectedly included all spatial types like LineString, Polygon, and MultiPolygon.

Code Overview

The user provided a snippet of code that is meant to set the indexing policy specifically for the Point spatial type:

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Upon verifying in the Azure Portal Data Explorer, the user found that the output still included other spatial types, which raised questions about whether the code was functioning correctly.

Understanding the Expected Behavior

Documented versus Undocumented Information

The behavior described by the user is expected, although it isn't thoroughly documented in the available resources. This can lead to confusion for developers who expect their code to behave in a different way. The good news is that Microsoft is currently addressing this documentation gap.

Cost and Performance Considerations

It’s crucial to understand that even though other spatial types appear in the configuration, they do not impact the cost or performance of the database. Therefore, the presence of additional spatial types is not detrimental and can be safely ignored in terms of functionality—at least until the official documentation clarifies the situation further.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while your spatial index configuration may not seem to match your expectations in Azure Cosmos DB when utilizing the .NET SDK, rest assured that it’s part of the expected behavior that is currently being documented. The added spatial types will not affect your application's performance or costs, allowing you to continue development without concern.

If in the future you find a use for those extra spatial indexes, they’ll be there waiting for you. For now, don’t let this issue hold you back; continue to develop and explore the full capabilities of Azure Cosmos DB!