> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.condense.io/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Additional Services

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### MinIO

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

* Handling bulk data upload operations.
* Managing configuration files required by Condense modules.

### Metering Service

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

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

### Output Connector Services

Condense empowers users to define the destination for processed data. This can be:

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

### Configuration Dashboards

Condense offers a user-friendly web interface for managing configurations. Users can:

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

### Release Management & Health Probes

Condense employs a dedicated service for managing deployments and monitoring system health. This service:

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