# Additional Services

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### MinIO&#x20;

Condense utilizes MinIO, an object storage solution similar to S3, for file-based operations. This includes:&#x20;

* Handling bulk data upload operations.&#x20;
* Managing configuration files required by Condense modules.&#x20;

### Metering Service&#x20;

Condense calculates and stores data ingestion charges based on user-configured dimensions. This service:&#x20;

* Tracks data volume ingested from mobility devices.&#x20;
* Applies user-defined billing dimensions to calculate costs.&#x20;
* Reports metering data to the Zeliot Central Tower daily, facilitating transparent billing.&#x20;

### Output Connector Services&#x20;

Condense empowers users to define the destination for processed data. This can be:&#x20;

* A message queue for further processing in other systems.&#x20;
* A database for long-term storage and analysis.&#x20;
* Condense provides client libraries for various output connectors, allowing seamless data transfer based on user preferences.&#x20;

### Configuration Dashboards&#x20;

Condense offers a user-friendly web interface for managing configurations. Users can:&#x20;

* Register and configure one or more Data sources for data ingestion.&#x20;
* Select and configure data transformation modules (e.g., parsing, filtering).&#x20;
* Define output connectors for processed data.&#x20;
* Monitor data ingestion progress and view key metrics like data volume and throughput.&#x20;

### Release Management & Health Probes&#x20;

Condense employs a dedicated service for managing deployments and monitoring system health. This service:&#x20;

* Deploys and manages Condense services based on user configurations and device types.&#x20;
* Manages service upgrades as new releases become available.&#x20;
* Runs health probes to monitor the performance and stability of Condense services.&#x20;
* Reports service health metrics to the Zeliot Central Tower for centralized monitoring and anomaly detection.&#x20;
* In case of anomalies, trigger alerts with relevant details to notify stakeholders for prompt action.&#x20;