No developer wants a complicated and time-consuming workflow for building applications. At Pinecone, we pride ourselves on being simple to use (while delivering high-quality retrieval at scale, high availability, and enterprise-grade security). But we don’t let ease-of-use stop with our vector database. We look for ways to make the development process as straightforward as possible with our integrations too.

At Microsoft Ignite today, Pinecone announced the availability of its industry-leading vector database as part of Azure Native Integrations. This follows the addition of new AI App Templates from Pinecone on Microsoft Azure’s AI App Template Gallery at GitHub Universe. Why is this great news? In short, both of those updates mean it’s easier than ever for developers to build with Pinecone on Azure.

Azure Native Integration

Now that Pinecone is available through Azure Native Integrations, developers can easily provision, manage, and seamlessly use our database as part of their overall Azure solution.

Practically, that means the following:

1. Integrated provisioning and management: Developers can create and manage their Pinecone organization directly through the Azure Portal.
2. Identity integration and single sign-on: Identity integration using Microsoft Entra ID (previously Azure Active directory) and single sign-on for seamless navigation from Azure to Pinecone. No need to manage separate credentials.
3. Unified billing: A single bill for all services consumed on Azure, including Pinecone. Billing goes via Azure Marketplace.

To enroll in the private preview, please sign up here.

AI Template Gallery

The integration of Pinecone with Azure AI App Template Gallery is set to simplify and accelerate deployment workflows. Using Azure Developer CLI (azd) templates, developers can now deploy Pinecone-powered applications within minutes, taking advantage of optimized Azure infrastructure. These templates streamline complex setup steps—handling everything from authentication to continuous integration pipelines—so developers can go directly into building and refining their applications. This integration leverages Pinecone’s scalable vector database with Azure’s robust cloud capabilities, making it a seamless, production-ready option for AI applications.

For more details, check out this Azure blog post.

Amanda Silver, Corporate Vice President, Developer Division, at Microsoft Corp said, “Pinecone allows companies to get the most value out of their data with meaningful and actionable insights. Now that Pinecone is an Azure Native Integration with support for new AI App Templates, it’s easier than ever for developers to create knowledgeable AI applications on Azure.”

How to run Pinecone on Azure

Pinecone is the go-to infrastructure solution for developers building accurate, secure, and scalable AI applications. With a streamlined setup process, you can get started in just three simple steps—in under 10 minutes!

1. Subscribe: Find Pinecone on the Azure Marketplace and sign up with the convenient "Pay As You Go" plan.
2. Create an Index: Create an index in Pinecone, complete with an API key to ensure secure access to your data.
3. Download the SDK: Choose your preferred programming language, download the SDK, and you’re ready to load and query data instantly.

Pinecone simplifies getting started with no need for upfront capacity planning or complex infrastructure setup. Dive in quickly and focus on building your application, not the backend.