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The key was to map the internal container port to the host's port, making the search engine accessible on localhost:6333. Initial connection attempts failed due to missing port mappings, which were rectified by explicitly configuring the -p 6333:6333 parameter.
Tip: Proper port mapping is crucial—most connection issues stem from incorrect or missing port forwarding.
Verifying Functionality and Creating Collections
With the container running, the focus shifted to verifying that the engine was responsive. Using tools like curl (with Windows-specific escape sequences), requests were sent to check the engine's version. Once confirmed operational, the next step was to create a collection—a container for storing vectors and associated data.