Aerospike has introduced a new standalone indexing feature in its Vector Search (AVS) service, which allows users to build HNSW indexes on a single node without impacting the rest of the cluster. This is ideal for batch updates and testing new index settings, and can significantly speed up index construction compared to traditional distributed indexing methods. With this new feature, operators can scale up or down the designated standalone index depending on their ingestion needs, and AVS will automatically make the index available for search and streaming updates once it's complete. The flexibility of standalone and distributed indexing modes allows users to choose the best approach based on their specific use case, such as rebuilding an index periodically or continuously updating live data.