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PostgreSQL
An open-source relational database used for structured business data, application state and (via pgvector) embeddings.
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Technology Overview
What Is PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL is an open-source relational database management system used to store and query structured data with strong consistency and a mature feature set, including extensions such as pgvector for vector search.
At a Glance
Key Capabilities
- PostgreSQL supports structured relational data storage, complex queries and transactions, and extensibility through additional modules, making it suitable both as an application's system of record and, with pgvector, as a lightweight vector store.
How Cortex Uses It
Cortex Texas AI uses PostgreSQL as a relational data store for custom applications and, where appropriate, alongside its pgvector extension to keep embeddings in the same database as related business data.
- Accuracy
- Latency
- Cost
- Privacy
- Integration
- Multimodal Needs
- Reasoning Depth
Connectivity
Integration Scenarios
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Common integration scenarios include custom application backends, data warehousing for reporting, and combined relational-plus-vector storage for RAG systems built on pgvector.
Model Selection
The Right Model Depends on the Workload
PostgreSQL is one of several relational database options Cortex Texas AI works with; the specific choice depends on the client's existing infrastructure and a project's requirements.
In Practice
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