Neighbor Partition Vector Index

Inverted File Flat (IVF) index is the only type of Neighbor Partition vector index supported. Inverted File Flat Index (IVF Flat or simply IVF) is a partitioned-based index that lets you balance high-search quality with reasonable speed.

• Understand Inverted File Flat Vector Indexes
  The Inverted File Flat vector index is a technique designed to enhance search efficiency by narrowing the search area through the use of neighbor partitions or clusters.
• Inverted File Flat Vector Indexes Online Rebuild
  Data distribution shifts caused by new DML operations (inserts, updates, or deletes) that occur after the index has been created can significantly influence accuracy of the results. These changes require careful maintenance strategies to ensure sustained retrieval accuracy.
• Included Columns
  Included columns in vector indexes facilitate faster searches with attribute filters by incorporating non-vector columns within a Neighbor Partition Vector Index.
• Inverted File Flat CREATE INDEX
  Review the syntax and examples for creating Inverted File Flat vector indexes.
• Inverted File Flat ALTER INDEX
  Review the syntax and examples for altering and rebuilding Inverted File Flat vector indexes.