· Howard Young · kb · 1 min read
What is Vector Indexing (DiskANN)?
Traditional vector search lives in RAM. It’s fast, but it’s expensive. Once you hit 100M+ vectors, your cloud bill doesn't just grow—it explodes
Vector Indexing (DiskANN)
A specialized way to organize data so AI can find similar items instantly. Instead of looking for exact words, it looks for “meanings” or patterns. DiskANN is a specific version that allows this fast search to happen on standard disks rather than expensive memory, making large-scale AI much cheaper to run.


