What is knn_vector in OpenSearch? Semantic Search explained (with live demo)

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What is knn_vector in OpenSearch? Semantic Search explained (with live demo)

Learn how OpenSearch’s knn_vector field type powers semantic search — and see it running live on an OpenSearch cluster, all in under 6 minutes.

In this video, Ramya breaks down what knn_vector is, the key parameters you need to know when configuring it, and walks through a complete working example on OpenSearch Dashboards. By the end, you’ll know how to create a vector index, index a document with an embedding, and run your first semantic search query.

▶️ Full blog article (deep dive): https://www.instaclustr.com/blog/understanding-opensearch-vector-field-types-part-1-knn-vector/

▶️ Try NetApp Instaclustr free trial: https://console2.instaclustr.com/signup

▶️ How to create an OpenSearch cluster on Instaclustr: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RU-YqW5zsk

NEW TO OPENSEARCH?

If you’re new to OpenSearch itself, check out the other videos on this channel for the basics — they’ll give you a helpful foundation for what’s covered in this video.

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