# Indicators for data ingestion and processing
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The collection, centralization, and analysis of data from various sources. With this capability, teams can make quicker, more effective decisions, enhancing their systems' agility, security, and reliability.

**Topics**
+ [[O.DIP.1] Aggregate logs and events across workloads](o.dip.1-aggregate-logs-and-events-across-workloads.md)
+ [[O.DIP.2] Centralize logs for enhanced security investigations](o.dip.2-centralize-logs-for-enhanced-security-investigations.md)
+ [[O.DIP.3] Implement distributed tracing for system-wide request tracking](o.dip.3-implement-distributed-tracing-for-system-wide-request-tracking.md)
+ [[O.DIP.4] Aggregate health and status metrics across workloads](o.dip.4-aggregate-health-and-status-metrics-across-workloads.md)
+ [[O.DIP.5] Optimize telemetry data storage and costs](o.dip.5-optimize-telemetry-data-storage-and-costs.md)
+ [[O.DIP.6] Standardize telemetry data with common formats](o.dip.6-standardize-telemetry-data-with-common-formats.md)