The RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) pattern, which is commonly discussed today, is based on the foundational idea that the retrieval part is done using vector search. This ensures that all the most relevant information available to answer the given question is returned and then fed to an LLM to generate the final answer. While vector search...
LangChain Integration for Vector Support for Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric Microsoft SQL now supports native vector search capabilities in Azure SQL and SQL database in Microsoft Fabric. We also released the langchain-sqlserver package, enabling the management of SQL Server as a Vectorstore in LangChain. In this step-by-step tutor...
Public Preview of Native Vector Support in Azure SQL Database We are excited to share that the dedicated vector data type in Azure SQL Database, which was previously available through the Early Adopter Preview, is now transitioning to Public Preview! As of today, the Vector data type and its associated functions are accessible to everyone, automat...
RAG - Retrieval Augmented Generation - is by far one of the most common patterns today as it enables the creation of chatbots that can chat on your own data, as I described in my previous "Retrieval Augmented Generation with Azure SQL" blog post. As soon as you start to use it excitement grows, as it provides a sort of a magical experience. Experie...
Hey Azure SQL enthusiasts! 👋 We had a hiring event last week, and as I was going through a stack of digital resumes, I thought, "There has to be an easier way to do this." That's when it hit me—why not use Azure SQL DB’s new vector data type to revolutionize our hiring process? Not only could we find the perfect candidate faster, but we could al...
Retrieval Augmented Generation, or RAG, is one of the hottest topics at the moment as it opens up the possibility of interacting with data using natural language, which is a long-time dream finally coming true. It is very likely that a lot of your data is already stored or will be stored in Azure SQL, so a common request is to have an exampl...
