Vector Search in SQL Server 2025 - Sam Nasr

NOTE: Hybrid event, virtual speaker, non-standard date (Wed not Tue)

SQL Server 2025 introduces native support for vector search. This allows for bridging structured data with semantic understanding. We’ll explore how SQL Server 2025 leverages HNSW indexing, integrates with embedding models, and supports hybrid search.

In addition, we'll explore what vector search is and why it matters in modern data applications, how to store, index, and query vector data in SQL Server 2025, real-world examples of AI-powered solutions using vector search, and tips for optimizing performance and integrating with external ML pipelines.