SQL Server 2025 Vector Search for Hybrid RAG: A Benchmark
A practical comparison of SQL Server 2025 vector search against Azure AI Search and pgvector for hybrid RAG — when collocating vectors with your transactional data is the right call, and when a dedicated search layer still wins.
Hybrid Search for Manufacturing Knowledge Bases
Pure keyword search misses semantic matches. Pure vector search misses exact part numbers. Hybrid search combines both. This post explains the rank fusion and semantic re-ranking choices that turn a hybrid Azure AI Search query from "works on demos" into a production retrieval layer for manufacturing knowledge bases.
Building Knowledge-Powered Agents with Azure AI Search: RAG, Hybrid Search, and Agentic Retrieval - Microsoft Ignite 2025
Microsoft Ignite BRK193: Build agents with Azure AI Search knowledge features. Connect to SharePoint, web, blob. Hybrid search (keyword+vector+semantic), agentic retrieval with query planning, reasoning effort modes, Foundry IQ with MCP protocol. Code-focused implementation guide.