# Configuring Data Queries

This is an overview on possible options to configure a query for the data source when creating a new report.

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Once you have configured a valid [Data Source](/activereportsnet/docs/v19.2/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-source), the next step is to specify a query for that data source. The query configuration process varies depending on the type of data source. You can find detailed instructions for each data source type in the following articles:

*   [Configuring Database Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v19.2/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/database-queries)
*   [Configuring File Queries](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/b298aea2-8cb8-4a0f-be88-4f54aa263ebd/file-queries.html)
*   [Configuring Web API Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v19.2/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/web-api-queries)
*   [Configuring Programmatic Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v19.2/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/programmatic-queries)