# Datasets

Datasets are a core component of Redivis. Datasets can contain various metadata and documentation, as well as data stored as tables and/or files.

All datasets have their own persistent URL and are [uploaded](/guides/create-and-manage-datasets/create-and-populate-a-dataset.md) by either a user or an organization. Datasets can be added to [workflows](/reference/workflows.md) to analyze their data contents and combine it with other datasets across Redivis. Some components of a dataset may not be available to you until you are [granted access](/reference/data-access/access-levels.md). In order to see the existence of a dataset, you must at least have [overview access](/reference/data-access/access-levels.md#overview-access).

You can [create your own datasets](/guides/create-and-manage-datasets/create-and-populate-a-dataset.md) to use in your workflows and share with colleagues, or create  datasets within any organization that you administer.

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New to Redivis? Learn more in our [Create & manage datasets](/guides/create-and-manage-datasets.md) guide.
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