# Serialize my Data

The below articles provide background and information on setting up and configuring what you need to convert and consume complex data.

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[Working with ProtoBuf Serialized Data and DeltaStream Descriptors](/how-do-i.../serialization/working-with-protobuf-serialized-data-and-deltastream-descriptors.md)
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[Working with Avro Serialized Data and Schema Registries](/how-do-i.../serialization/working-with-avro-serialized-data-and-schema-registries.md)
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[Configuring Deserialization Error Handling](/how-do-i.../serialization/configuring-deserialization-error-handling.md)
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[Data Formats (Serialization)](/reference/sql-syntax/data-format-serialization.md)
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