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Next steps and resources - AWS Prescriptive Guidance

Next steps and resources

After reviewing this guide, consider the following actions to move from understanding to implementation:

  1. Evaluate your current needs:

    • Assess your existing database infrastructure and expertise.

    • Document your specific vector search requirements.

    • Define your performance, scaling, and cost targets.

  2. Choose one of the following options to test vector database options:

    • Option 1: Set up a proof of concept using your preferred vector database solution.

    • Option 2: Experiment with sample datasets in Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Bases. Try the quick-create experience for an Amazon Bedrock Knowledge Base. For an example, see Quick create an Aurora PostgreSQL Knowledge Base for Amazon Bedrock in the Aurora documentation.

  3. Review additional resources.

  4. Get expert help:

    • Contact your AWS account team or AWS Solutions Architects for implementation guidance.

    • Engage with AWS Partners that specialize in vector databases.

  5. Plan your production deployment:

    • Create a migration strategy if moving from existing databases.

    • Develop a scaling plan for your chosen solution.

    • Design your monitoring and maintenance procedures.

Resources

The following resources can help you in choosing a vector database.

AWS blog posts

AWS service documentation

Other AWS resources

Other resources