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name: watsonxdata-milvus_vts
title: Using the Vector Transport Service
description: The Vector Transport Service (VTS) is an open-source tool designed for the efficient transformation and transportation of vector data.
last-updated: 2025-08-26
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# Using the Vector Transport Service
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The Vector Transport Service (VTS) is an open-source tool designed for the efficient transformation and transportation of vector data.
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VTS supports both real-time streaming and offline batch import modes, making it versatile for a wide range of use cases. By integrating VTS with Milvus, it can be used to migrate or manage vector data across systems.

For more information about using VTS in  watsonx.data, see [Vector Transport Service](https://community.ibm.com/community/user/blogs/gifi-siby/2025/07/14/vts-vector-transport-service){: external}.