Vector Database Management

Scenario

After a cluster is installed, the vector database is disabled by default. This topic describes how to enable and disable the vector database for Elasticsearch.

Impact on the System

• The vector database is available after been enabled.
• After the vector database is enabled, O&M operations cannot be performed on the cluster if no valid vector database license is imported to the cluster.

Prerequisites

• Elasticsearch has been installed in the cluster.
• Valid vector database license has been imported.

Enabling the Vector Database

1. Log in to FusionInsight Manager and choose Cluster > Services > Elasticsearch, click Configurations and then All Configurations, and choose Elasticsearch > VectorDB.
2. Set gateway.switch_gaussdb_vector_database to true.
3. Save the configuration. The parameter modification is applied dynamically.

Disabling the Vector Database

1. Log in to FusionInsight Manager and choose Cluster > Services > Elasticsearch, click Configurations and then All Configurations, and choose Elasticsearch > VectorDB.
2. Set gateway.switch_gaussdb_vector_database to false.
3. Save the configuration. The parameter modification is applied dynamically.