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Install Milvus
Learn how to install Milvus using either Docker Compose or on Kubernetes.
Quick Start
Learn how to quickly run Milvus with sample code.
Bootcamp
Learn how to build vector similarity search applications with Milvus.
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What’s new in docs
March 2026 - Milvus 2.6.x updates
- Added Milvus for AI Agents section with prompt guides.
- Added guidance on how to use Gemini embedding function.
- Added guidance on how to search by primary keys.
- Added guidance on how to use text highlighter in search results.
- Added descriptions of geometry field, timestamptz field, tiered storage, and array of structs.
Blog
Engineering
Beyond the TurboQuant-RaBitQ Debate: Why Vector Quantization Matters for AI Infrastructure Costs
The TurboQuant-RaBitQ debate made vector quantization headline news. How RaBitQ 1-bit compression works and how Milvus ships IVF_RABITQ for 97% memory savings.
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