> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vectra.ai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/investigate.md).

# Investigate

- [AI-Assisted Search](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/investigate/ai-assisted-search.md): Use AI Assisted Search to ask investigation questions in plain language and get context-rich answers and next steps.
- [SQL search](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/investigate/sql-search.md): Accessing SQL Search, examples, syntax, fields, tables, operators, and functions supported.
- [Vectra AI Platform Metadata Retention FAQ](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/investigate/vectra-ai-platform-investigate-faq.md): FAQ for Vectra AI metadata retention for observability, hunting, and investigations.
- [Investigate API user guide](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/investigate/investigate-api-user-guide.md): Using the RUX Investigate (Metadata) API Manually (e.g., with Postman)
- [Investigate API metadata schema reference](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/investigate/investigate-api-metadata-schema-reference.md): Available Tables and Fields for RUX Investigate (Metadata) API Queries
- [Agentic Investigations](https://docs.vectra.ai/operations/investigate/agentic-investigations.md): Understand and respond to active security incidents faster with the help an integrated SOC Investigation Agent


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