MariaDB Vector – a new Open Source vector database that you are already familiar with.

Abstract

The talk about a new feature of MariaDB- native vector search. What it is, how to use it, its strong points and limitations. How it compares with other vector databases. How to configure it. Everything you need to know to start using MariaDB Vector in our AI-enabled applications.

Description

MariaDB has recently released a new major feature- MariaDB Vector, a vector search functionality built into MariaDB Server. 

This talk is an introduction into MariaDB Vector functionality. It will show how MariaDB Vector works, when it makes sense to use it and when it doesn’t. What are the main differences between MariaDB Vector and other vector databases, how does performance compare. What features are missing and what is the roadmap for the future. 

After this talk you will know everything to start using MariaDB Vector in your AI-enabled project, or to make an informed decision not to.

Sergei Golubchyk, Server Architect, MariaDB plc