# Specifying Datasets

:::{admonition} You Will Learn:
:class: note
- What dataset source types are supported by ServiceX
- How to define a dataset in Python and YAML for each source type
:::

Physics analyses use a wide range of data types stored in a wide range of locations. The storage location determines the dataset definition, while the data type requires no special configuration. Four dataset source types are currently accepted.

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