Features and Functionalities of Vector Search Systems

This chapter explores the essential features of Vector Search systems, such as real-time index updates, horizontal scalability, and different modes of operation like serverless and enterprise. It highlights the benefits of compute storage separation, various vector indices supported, hybrid search strategies, and automated data synchronization. The discussion extends to deployment options, the open-source and enterprise components of LanceDB, integrations with popular data ecosystem tools, development plans for Lance, and potential future integrations with other query engines and federated catalogs.