Vector stores 101 for RAG
A vector store holds embeddings so retrieval can find similar text. AshnaAI embeds your uploaded files. You do not provision a separate Pinecone project for the how-to path.
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What you'll do
A vector store holds embeddings so retrieval can find similar text. AshnaAI embeds your uploaded files. You do not provision a separate Pinecone project for the how-to path.
This guide walks through what is a vector database in AshnaAI. You stay in chat. You do not need a separate desktop of buttons for each file job.
Before you start
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How to what is a vector database
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Step 1. Read the definition
A vector store holds embeddings so retrieval can find similar text. AshnaAI embeds your uploaded files. You do not provision a separate Pinecone project for the how-to path.
Step 2. Open AshnaAI
Sign in at https://app.ashna.ai and start a chat, or open the agent builder.
Step 3. Try the job
Upload a knowledge PDF and ask a question that requires a quote.
Step 4. What to expect
This is not a bring-your-own Pinecone setup guide.
Keep in mind
This is not a bring-your-own Pinecone setup guide.
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Also read embeddings in plain english.
Also read rag done right ingestion chunking.
More AI glossary how-tos live on What is RAG, hallucination, and prompt engineering.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is what is a vector database?
- A vector store holds embeddings so retrieval can find similar text. AshnaAI embeds your uploaded files. You do not provision a separate Pinecone project for the how-to path.
- How does AshnaAI use this?
- Upload creates embeddings.
- Do I need to train a model?
- Usually no. Prefer files, connectors, and a clear job over fine-tuning.
- Where is the glossary entry?
- Read https://www.ashna.ai/ai-glossary/vector-database
- What should I do next?
- Upload a knowledge PDF and ask a question that requires a quote.
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