Introduction to Azure AI Search
Azure AI Search is a fully managed, cloud-based search service that allows you to quickly and easily build semantic search capabilities into your applications.
It’s built on top of Azure Cognitive Search and offers advanced features like:
- Semantic Search: Understand the meaning behind search queries, not just the keywords.
- Hybrid Search: Combine AI Search with your existing on-premises data.
- Entity Extraction: Automatically identify and extract key entities from unstructured data.
- Data Connectors: Easily connect to a wide range of data sources.
Key Features
Azure AI Search provides a comprehensive set of features to help you build powerful search solutions:
- Customizable Indexing: Define your own data models and indexing strategies.
- Rich Results: Display rich results with images, videos, and other multimedia content.
- Security and Compliance: Built-in security features to protect your data.
- Scalability: Easily scale your search index to meet your needs.
Getting Started
Here's a quick guide to get started with Azure AI Search:
- Create an Azure Cognitive Search Service: Use the Azure Portal or Azure CLI.
- Create an Indexer: Configure your indexer to connect to your data sources.
- Configure the Index: Define your data model and indexing settings.
- Test your Index: Run sample queries to ensure your index is working correctly.