Milvus 2.3 Beta and Enterprise Upgrades on Zilliz Cloud
Zilliz Cloud now offers the beta version of Milvus 2.3, marking a significant update in vector database technology. This version introduces features aimed at enhancing data management and querying processes for developers. Alongside, Zilliz Cloud is introducing new enterprise-focused features, reflecting a commitment to supporting scalable, robust data solutions in professional environments.
Available Milvus 2.3 feature highlights
Milvus 2.3, available in beta on Zilliz Cloud, introduces several key features revolutionizing interactions with vector databases.
Integrating Cosine similarity in Milvus 2.3 brings advanced capabilities to similarity calculations, eliminating the need for prior vector normalization and streamlining search processes. The new Range Search feature broadens the scope of vector querying, offering more accurate and diverse data retrieval methods, which is particularly beneficial for recommendation engines. The Upsert functionality, a significant addition, streamlines data management. It enhances efficiency in updating and manipulating datasets, a critical benefit in dynamic environments where data consistency and atomicity are paramount.
Refer to the documentation for more details on additional features like Raw vector returns, the JSON_CONTAINS filter, entity count, and more.
Enhanced enterprise features
In parallel with these AI-native vector search advancements, Zilliz Cloud has introduced significant upgrades in enterprise features. The enhanced Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system now includes new project member roles, enabling more customized access control and improving project-level security. The general availability of the AWS EU Frankfurt region expands geographical options, catering to diverse technical and regulatory needs. Additionally, introducing the Self-Service Account and Organization Deletion feature grants users more control and flexibility in account management. These enhancements and other improvements in stability and user experience underscore Zilliz Cloud’s adaptability and power in meeting varied enterprise requirements.
Zilliz Cloud's availability on Azure
Zilliz Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure, debuting in the azure-east-us region. This expansion gives Azure developers and enterprises a new choice for managing vector database workloads. This move also marks the completion of Zilliz Cloud's availability across major cloud platforms, including AWS and Google Cloud.
Our dedication to Azure goes beyond this achievement, with forthcoming enhancements, such as expansion into new Azure regions, offering increased flexibility for deploying Zilliz Cloud based on your needs. Additionally, Zilliz Cloud will soon be accessible on the Azure Marketplace, streamlining management and payment processes.
Conclusion
Your feedback is crucial to the evolution of Milvus and Zilliz Cloud. We invite our developer community to share their thoughts and feature requests through our Discord channel or by contacting us directly. Your insights are key to shaping the future of our vector database technology. Let’s collaborate to create the most effective and user-centric data solutions.
Steffi LiSteffi is the Director of Product Marketing at Zilliz, with prior experience leading the GTM strategies for open-source data technologies such as Apache Kafka and Apache Airflow. Passionate about travel, yoga, and non-fiction reading, she brings a balanced and enriched worldview to her professional pursuits.
- Available Milvus 2.3 feature highlights
- Enhanced enterprise features
- Zilliz Cloud's availability on Azure
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