We’re tremendously excited to be developing a library of AI-focused courses, as well as new courses focused on traditional SQL Server topics, all based on SQL Server 2025. Joe Sack is back with us and he gets the honors for our first new course: AIVSE: Vector Search Essentials.
This online course provides a comprehensive introduction to vector search capabilities in SQL Server 2025. Designed for SQL Server DBAs and developers, you’ll learn why traditional search methods fall short for semantic queries and how vector search solves these challenges. Through detailed explanations and demonstrations using a property search scenario, you’ll gain the foundational knowledge needed to evaluate and implement vector search in your own environments.
The curriculum is as follows:
- Course Introduction
- Understanding the AI Data Problem
- Vectors and Embeddings
- VECTOR_DISTANCE and Distance Metrics
- Vector Search Fundamentals
- Hybrid Search
- Production Readiness and Performance
More information about the course is here.
It’s available for one-year and lifetime access and is on sale through the end of the year in our revamped shop. If you’re a Blackbelt Lifetime subscriber, use the discount code ‘bbai’ to save $100 on the sale price, otherwise, check the newsletter later today for a $50 discount coupon.
Any questions, let me know.
Enjoy!