SQL Server Index Evolution: Welcoming Vector Indexes for AI Workloads

SQL Server is well-known for providing developers with powerful indexing strategies to optimize performance and enable advanced queries. With SQL Server 2025, vector indexes join the lineup—bringing AI-driven capabilities like semantic search and similarity matching directly into the database engine. In this session, we’ll explore how vector indexes fit alongside traditional indexes, why they matter for modern applications, and how you can use them to unlock new scenarios without leaving SQL Server.