AlloyDB Omni documentation
AlloyDB Omni is a downloadable database software package that lets you deploy a streamlined edition of AlloyDB for PostgreSQL in your own computing environment. AlloyDB Omni provides enterprise-grade performance and availability
while maintaining 100% compatibility with open-source PostgreSQL.
You can access AlloyDB Omni on Docker Hub, Google Artifact Registry, Google Cloud Marketplace, and AWS Marketplace.
AlloyDB Omni follows PostgreSQL versioning. See Database version policies for more information.
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AlloyDB Omni provides enterprise-grade performance and availability\nwhile maintaining 100% compatibility with open-source PostgreSQL.\n\nYou can access AlloyDB Omni on [Docker Hub](https://hub.docker.com/r/google/alloydbomni/tags), [Google Artifact Registry](https://gcr.io/alloydb-omni/alloydbomni), [Google Cloud Marketplace](/marketplace/docs), and [AWS Marketplace](https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-sne7ttiby7nxi).\n\nAlloyDB Omni follows PostgreSQL versioning. See [Database version policies](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/db-version-policies) for more information.\n**View AlloyDB Omni documentation versions**\n\n- [AlloyDB Omni 16.3.0](/alloydb/omni/16.3.0/docs/overview) ([current](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/overview))\n- [AlloyDB Omni 15.7.1](/alloydb/omni/15.7.1/docs/overview)\n- [AlloyDB Omni 15.7.0](/alloydb/omni/15.7.0/docs/overview)\n- [AlloyDB Omni 15.5.5](/alloydb/omni/15.5.5/docs/overview)\n- [AlloyDB Omni 15.5.4](/alloydb/omni/15.5.4/docs/overview)\n- [AlloyDB Omni 15.5.2 and earlier](/alloydb/omni/15.5.2/docs/overview)\n\nNot sure what database option is right for you? Learn more about\nour [database services](https://cloud.google.com/products/databases).\n[Get started for free](https://console.cloud.google.com/freetrial) \n\n#### Start your proof of concept with $300 in free credit\n\n- Get access to Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking\n- Free monthly usage of popular products, including AI APIs and BigQuery\n- No automatic charges, no commitment \n[View free product offers](/free/docs/free-cloud-features#free-tier) \n\n#### Keep exploring with 20+ always-free products\n\n\nAccess 20+ free products for common use cases, including AI APIs, VMs, data warehouses,\nand more.\n\nDocumentation resources\n-----------------------\n\nFind quickstarts and guides, review key references, and get help with common issues. \nfollow_the_signs\n\n### Get started\n\n-\n\n [AlloyDB Omni overview](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/overview)\n\n-\n\n [Install AlloyDB Omni](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/quickstart)\n\n-\n\n [Run and connect to AlloyDB Omni](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/run-connect)\n\n-\n\n [Install AlloyDB Omni on Kubernetes](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/deploy-kubernetes)\n\n-\n\n [Install AlloyDB Omni with AlloyDB AI](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/install-with-alloydb-ai)\n\nformat_list_numbered\n\n### Guides\n\n-\n\n [Accelerate queries using the columnar engine](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/columnar-engine/configure)\n\n-\n\n [Build generative AI applications using AlloyDB AI](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/ai/overview-ai)\n\n-\n\n [Manage and monitor AlloyDB Omni](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/manage)\n\n-\n\n [Back up and restore AlloyDB Omni](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/backup-overview)\n\n-\n\n [Create a read-only replica](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/set-up-read-replica)\n\ngroup_work\n\n### Reference \\& Resources\n\n-\n\n [Release notes](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/release-notes)\n\n-\n\n [Pricing](https://cloud.google.com/alloydb/omni#pricing)\n\n-\n\n [Custom resource definitions for Kubernetes operator](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/reference/kubernetes-crds-1.1.1/backup)\n\n-\n\n [Choose compatible Kubernetes operator and database cluster versions](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/choose-compatible-versions)\n\n-\n\n [Database version policies](/alloydb/omni/current/docs/db-version-policies)\n\nRelated resources\n-----------------\n\nExplore self-paced training, use cases, reference architectures, and code samples with examples of how to use and connect Google Cloud services. Training \nTraining and tutorials\n\n### AlloyDB AI Embedding lab\n\n\nGet hands-on practice with creating and using vector embeddings using AlloyDB. This codelab guides you through setting up an AlloyDB cluster, integrating it with Vertex AI, and then applying a generative model to data queries.\n\n\n107 minutes Introductory Free\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n[Learn more](https://codelabs.developers.google.com/codelabs/alloydb-ai-embedding) \nTraining \nTraining and tutorials\n\n### Semantic search with AlloyDB PG_Vector\n\n\nThis lab walks you through building a semantic search web application for searching through movie plot summaries using AlloyDB vector search to find movies and similar movies. Signing in to Google Cloud Qwiklabs is required to access this lab.\n\n\n135 minutes Introductory Free\n\n\u003cbr /\u003e\n\n[Learn more](https://explore.qwiklabs.com/focuses/7136?parent=catalog)\n\nRelated videos\n--------------"]]