DataStax Astra DB

The DataStax Astra DB Vector Database Connector allows you to integrate Astra DB as a vector database for storing and retrieving vectorized data in your pipelines. This guide explains the configuration options available when setting up an Astra DB vector database connector.

As of September 2024, only Astra DB serverless databases with vector search are supported by the Vectorize connector.

Configuration Fields

Field Summary

Field	Description	Required
Name	A descriptive name to identify the connector within Vectorize	Yes
API Endpoint	The Astra DB API endpoint URL	Yes
Application Token	The Application Token for authentication	Yes

Finding Required Information in DataStax Astra DB

API Endpoint

To find your Astra DB API endpoint:

1. Log in to your DataStax Astra account
2. Navigate to the dashboard for your Astra DB instance
3. Look for the API endpoint URL in the instance details

Application Token

To generate an Application Token:

1. In your Astra DB dashboard, go to the "Settings" or "Security" section
2. Look for an option to create or manage API tokens
3. Generate a new Application Token
4. Copy the token and store it securely, as it may not be displayed again

Configuring the Integration

1. From the main menu, click on Vector Databases
2. Click New Vector Database Integration
3. Select the DataStax Astra DB card
4. Fill in the required fields:
   • Enter a descriptive name for the connector
   • Paste your API Endpoint URL
   • Enter your Application Token
5. Click Create Astra DB Integration to test and save your configuration

Usage in Pipelines

When configuring a pipeline, you can select this Astra DB integration as the vector database output. Vectorize will then write the vectorized data to your specified Astra DB instance.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while creating the integration:

• Verify that your API Endpoint URL is correct and accessible
• Ensure that your Application Token is valid and has the necessary permissions
• Check your network settings to make sure your environment can connect to the Astra DB API

For further assistance, please refer to the documentation for contacting support