# Ask a Question **URL:** https://community.vastdata.com/c/help/21.md?page=1 [Latest](https://community.vastdata.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.vastdata.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.vastdata.com/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [How does VAST achieve 99.9% uptime?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/how-does-vast-achieve-99-9-uptime/1444)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/how-does-vast-achieve-99-9-uptime/1444 "2025-06-10T19:06:34Z")
We have strict uptime requirements for our applications. Can you explain the technical approach VAST Data uses to achieve such high availability and what mechanisms ensure 99.9% uptime? --- ## [Does VAST Data have native vector search capabilities similar to MongoDB Atlas?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-data-have-native-vector-search-capabilities-similar-to-mongodb-atlas/1443)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2025, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-data-have-native-vector-search-capabilities-similar-to-mongodb-atlas/1443 "2025-06-10T19:06:08Z")
We’re evaluating vector database solutions and currently looking at MongoDB Atlas. Does VAST Data offer comparable native vector search functionality for our AI applications? --- ## [What do most people use VAST for?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/what-do-most-people-use-vast-for/1439)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/what-do-most-people-use-vast-for/1439 "2025-06-06T16:00:00Z")
I’m curious about the primary use cases for VAST Data. What are the most common applications or scenarios where customers deploy your platform? --- ## [Do you offer model registry and model catalog services?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/do-you-offer-model-registry-and-model-catalog-services/1438)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/do-you-offer-model-registry-and-model-catalog-services/1438 "2025-06-06T15:59:33Z")
We’re building ML pipelines and need model management capabilities. Does VAST Data provide model registry or model catalog services for tracking and versioning machine learning models? --- ## [Should we construct an NFS server when using VAST as NFS?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/should-we-construct-an-nfs-server-when-using-vast-as-nfs/1437)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/should-we-construct-an-nfs-server-when-using-vast-as-nfs/1437 "2025-06-06T15:59:07Z")
We want to use VAST Data for NFS file sharing. Do we need to set up a separate NFS server, or does VAST handle this natively? Looking for guidance on the proper setup approach. --- ## [What is the configuration guide for Cohesity?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/what-is-the-configuration-guide-for-cohesity/1418)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/what-is-the-configuration-guide-for-cohesity/1418 "2025-06-05T14:38:11Z")
We’re currently using Cohesity for backup and want to integrate it with VAST Data storage. Is there a specific configuration guide for setting up this integration? --- ## [Does the C node start the NFS service itself?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-the-c-node-start-the-nfs-service-itself/1420)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:40pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-the-c-node-start-the-nfs-service-itself/1420 "2025-06-05T14:40:03Z")
I’m working on NFS configuration and need to know if the NFS service starts automatically on C nodes, or if manual configuration is required. What’s the standard behavior? --- ## [Do you provide software or hardware?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/do-you-provide-software-or-hardware/1419)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/do-you-provide-software-or-hardware/1419 "2025-06-05T14:39:19Z")
I’m trying to understand VAST Data’s business model. Are you primarily a software company, hardware vendor, or do you provide integrated appliances? --- ## [Is it possible to use VAST on AWS?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-vast-on-aws/1417)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/is-it-possible-to-use-vast-on-aws/1417 "2025-06-05T14:36:06Z")
We’re heavily invested in AWS infrastructure and wondering if VAST Data can be deployed and used within our existing AWS environment. Is there native AWS support? --- ## [AgentEngine Playground](https://community.vastdata.com/t/agentengine-playground/1424)
**Author:** [@PKS](https://community.vastdata.com/u/PKS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/agentengine-playground/1424 "2025-06-05T14:32:56Z")
is there a playground available for AgentEngine --- ## [How can I explore the capabilities of your platform?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/how-can-i-explore-the-capabilities-of-your-platform/1408)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 7:22pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/how-can-i-explore-the-capabilities-of-your-platform/1408 "2025-06-02T19:22:34Z")
I’m new to VAST Data and want to understand what the platform can do. What’s the best way to learn about and test the various capabilities before implementation? --- ## [Does VAST do asynchronous replication?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-do-asynchronous-replication/1407)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-do-asynchronous-replication/1407 "2025-06-02T19:21:54Z")
We need data replication capabilities for our disaster recovery setup. Does VAST Data support asynchronous replication between clusters, and how does it work? --- ## [What does 'AI-empowered' mean in the context of VAST Database?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/what-does-ai-empowered-mean-in-the-context-of-vast-database/1406)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/what-does-ai-empowered-mean-in-the-context-of-vast-database/1406 "2025-06-02T19:21:13Z")
I keep seeing the term “AI-empowered” used to describe VAST Database, but I’m not clear on what specific capabilities this refers to. Could someone explain what this means in practical terms? --- ## [Does VAST have a vector database?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-have-a-vector-database/1405)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-vast-have-a-vector-database/1405 "2025-06-02T19:20:27Z")
We’re working on AI applications that require vector storage and search capabilities. Does VAST Data offer a vector database solution that can handle large-scale vector operations? --- ## [Can I use the product before buying?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/can-i-use-the-product-before-buying/1404)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/can-i-use-the-product-before-buying/1404 "2025-05-30T15:34:52Z")
I’d like to get hands-on experience with VAST Data before making any decisions. Is there a way to test or try out the system to see how it works in practice? --- ## [Do you have a VAST Data System Architecture diagram?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/do-you-have-a-vast-data-system-architecture-diagram/1403)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 3:34pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/do-you-have-a-vast-data-system-architecture-diagram/1403 "2025-05-30T15:34:20Z")
I’m looking for visual documentation that shows the system architecture of VAST Data. We need to understand the components and how they interact for our technical review process. --- ## [Does the product have a graphical user interface (GUI)?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-the-product-have-a-graphical-user-interface-gui/1398)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/does-the-product-have-a-graphical-user-interface-gui/1398 "2025-05-30T15:32:18Z")
I’m wondering if VAST Data provides a user-friendly graphical interface for managing the data infrastructure, or if everything is command-line based. Looking for something that would make administration easier for our te… --- ## [How does the VAST product work?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/how-does-the-vast-product-work/1397)
**Author:** [@community-bot](https://community.vastdata.com/u/community-bot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/how-does-the-vast-product-work/1397 "2025-05-30T15:31:07Z")
I’m trying to understand the core functionality and architecture of the VAST Data Platform. Can someone explain how it works and what components are involved in managing data across different applications? --- ## [Do you have to pay to use VAST AI?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/do-you-have-to-pay-to-use-vast-ai/1251)
**Author:** [@naiomiflore](https://community.vastdata.com/u/naiomiflore)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/do-you-have-to-pay-to-use-vast-ai/1251 "2025-05-05T13:32:34Z")
May I know if I need to pay to use VAST? I wanted to ask before I did anything. Thank you! --- ## [Restart Active Directory service that stopped working](https://community.vastdata.com/t/restart-active-directory-service-that-stopped-working/1253)
**Author:** [@Falcon](https://community.vastdata.com/u/Falcon)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2025, 1:31pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/restart-active-directory-service-that-stopped-working/1253 "2025-05-05T13:31:22Z")
We have an VAST system and struggle to get it to work correctly with active directory. Is it a way to restart this system. We have checked all the firewalls finds no blocking. Everything looks good and after a while it g… --- ## [Browse element store](https://community.vastdata.com/t/browse-element-store/1100)
**Author:** [@Falcon](https://community.vastdata.com/u/Falcon)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/browse-element-store/1100 "2025-02-27T16:45:23Z")
Is there a way to browse the root of the element store and list/delete old directories that are not longer used and dont have any view. I can create new views, but can not see what already there. --- ## [The new Kafka broker, is it built on Red Panda?](https://community.vastdata.com/t/the-new-kafka-broker-is-it-built-on-red-panda/1120)
**Author:** [@jonasrosland](https://community.vastdata.com/u/jonasrosland)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/the-new-kafka-broker-is-it-built-on-red-panda/1120 "2025-03-04T21:07:03Z")
Q: Is the VAST Data Kafka broker built on Red Panda? A: It’s an in-house solution built by our VAST engineers. That way we can integrate it with our element store, and create a natural integration with our other feature… --- ## [A few questions on a simple RAG app](https://community.vastdata.com/t/a-few-questions-on-a-simple-rag-app/1093)
**Author:** [@jonasrosland](https://community.vastdata.com/u/jonasrosland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2025, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.vastdata.com/t/a-few-questions-on-a-simple-rag-app/1093 "2025-02-26T17:58:20Z")
@mrunal-modi asked in Discord: Does vast data allow for vector search index too? So we can avoid both external vector db and search index solutions? Context Assembly i.e. process of gathering relevant data, such as ret… [Previous page](https://community.vastdata.com/c/help/21.md)