Guidance: Curated index to the whole cloud section

docs/cluster/console.md

@@ -28,3 +28,9 @@ not within a single session or transaction. If one query fails, the subsequent
 queries will not be executed. Currently, session settings are not persisted 
 between queries.
 :::
+
+:::{note}
+Each CrateDB Cloud cluster offers a dedicated {ref}`Admin UI <crate-admin-ui:index>`,
+which can be used to explore data, schema metadata, and cluster status
+information.
+:::

docs/index.md

@@ -48,115 +48,207 @@ flexible pricing models across on-demand and flat-rate options.
 :::::
 
 
-:::{rubric} Learn
+:::{toctree}
+:titlesonly:
+:hidden:
+
+Quick Start <tutorials/quick-start>
+Services <reference/services>
+Import <cluster/import>
+Console <cluster/console>
+Automation <cluster/automation>
+Integrations <cluster/integrations/index>
+Export <cluster/export>
+Backups <cluster/backups>
+Manage Cluster <cluster/manage>
+Billing <organization/billing>
+Access Management <organization/access-management>
+Networking & Connectivity <reference/networking>
+API <organization/api>
+API CLI <tutorials/deploy/croud>
+How-tos <howtos/index>
+Reference <reference/index>
 :::
-Users around the world rely on CrateDB Cloud clusters to store billions of records
-and terabytes of data, all accessible without delays. If you want to start using
-CrateDB Cloud, or make the most of your existing subscription, we are maintaining
-resources and tutorials to support you correspondingly.
 
 
-::::{grid} 1 2 2 3
+(feature)=
+(features)=
+(all-features)=
+:::{rubric} All Features
+:::
+
+All features of CrateDB Cloud at a glance.
+
+:::::{grid} 1 3 3 3
 :margin: 4 4 0 0
-:gutter: 1
+:padding: 0
+:gutter: 2
+:class-container: compact
+
+::::{grid-item-card} {material-outlined}`power_settings_new;2em` Functional
+:class-footer: text-smaller
+
+- [SQL Database][Database Features]
+- {ref}`SQL Console <cluster-console>`
+- {ref}`cluster-automation`
+- {ref}`cluster-import`
+- {ref}`cluster-export`
+- {ref}`API <organization-api>`
+- {ref}`API CLI <cluster-deployment-croud>`
+
++++
+CrateDB Cloud includes enhanced automation and productivity features,
+and a wide range of integrations with data ingestion and
+visualization tools.
+::::
 
+::::{grid-item-card} {material-outlined}`assured_workload;2em` Operational
+:class-footer: text-smaller
 
-:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`rocket` Quick Start
-:link: quick-start
-:link-type: ref
+- {ref}`Management Console <cluster-manage>`
+- {ref}`Automatic Backups <cluster-backups>`
 
-Learn how to sign up and get started with a free cluster.
-:::
+- Monitoring
+- [Support Plans]
 
 
-:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`file-code` Import
-:link: cluster-import
-:link-type: ref
+- Effortless Scaling
+- Zero Downtime Upgrades
+- Flexible deployment: Fully managed vs. hybrid
+- Cost-effectiveness
++++
+CrateDB Cloud provides reliable scaling of your workloads
+and deployments on your preferred infrastructure provider.
+::::
 
-Import your own data into your CrateDB Cloud cluster.
-:::
+::::{grid-item-card} {material-outlined}`security;2em` Security & Compliance
+:class-footer: text-smaller
 
+- [Auditing]
+- [Secure, certified, and compliant]:
 
-:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`table` Console
-:link: cluster-console
-:link-type: ref
+  [Encryption], [RBAC],
+  [CCPA], [GDPR], [HIPAA], [ISO 27001], [SOC 2 Type 2]
+- Marketplace Coverage:
+
+  [AWS][AWS Marketplace], [Azure][Azure Marketplace], [GCP][GCP Marketplace]
++++
+CrateDB Cloud ensures secure data management with its encryption and
+authentication mechanisms, and its operational certifications.
+::::
 
-Explore your data and execute SQL queries in the Console.
+:::::
+
+
+
+:::{rubric} Learn
 :::
+If you are getting started with CrateDB Cloud—or want to get more from your
+subscription—we provide resources and tutorials to help.
 
 
+::::{grid} 1 2 2 3
+:margin: 4 4 0 0
+:padding: 0
+:gutter: 2
+
 :::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`tools` Manage
 :link: cloud-howtos-index
 :link-type: ref
-
 Learn how to manage your cluster.
 :::
 
+:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`codespaces` API
+:link: organization-api
+:link-type: ref
+Programmatic access to services.
+:::
 
-:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`terminal` Croud CLI
+:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`terminal` API CLI (croud)
 :link: cluster-deployment-croud
 :link-type: ref
+Use services from the command-line.
+:::
 
-A command-line tool to operate your managed clusters.
+:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`table` SQL Console
+:link: cluster-console
+:link-type: ref
+Explore data and execute SQL queries.
 :::
 
+:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`file-code` Import
+:link: cluster-import
+:link-type: ref
+Import data into your CrateDB Cloud cluster.
+:::
 
-::::
+:::{grid-item-card} {octicon}`file-code` Export
+:link: cluster-export
+:link-type: ref
+Export data from your CrateDB Cloud cluster.
+:::
+
+:::::
 
 
-Do you want to learn about key database drivers and client applications for
-CrateDB, such as CrateDB Admin UI, crash, psql, DataGrip, and DBeaver? Discover
-how to configure these tools and explore CrateDB's compatibility with analytics,
-ETL, BI, and monitoring solutions.
+Learn about key database drivers and client applications for CrateDB,
+such as the Admin UI, crash, psql, DataGrip, and DBeaver.
+Discover how to configure these tools and explore CrateDB's compatibility
+with analytics, ETL, BI, and monitoring solutions.
 
 
 ::::{grid} 1 2 2 3
 :margin: 4 4 0 0
-:gutter: 1
+:gutter: 2
 
 
-:::{grid-item-card} {material-outlined}`table_chart` Admin UI
-:link: crate-admin-ui:index
+:::{grid-item-card} {material-outlined}`link` Connect
+:link: guide:connect
 :link-type: ref
 
-Each CrateDB Cloud cluster offers a dedicated Admin UI, which can be used to explore
-data, schema metadata, and cluster status information.
+How to configure your favorite client library to connect to a CrateDB cluster.
 :::
 
-:::{grid-item-card} {material-outlined}`link` Clients, Tools, and Integrations
-:link: crate-clients-tools:index
+:::{grid-item-card} {material-outlined}`download` Ingest
+:link: guide:ingest
 :link-type: ref
 
-Learn about compatible client applications and tools, and how to configure
-your favorite client library to connect to a CrateDB cluster.
+Learn how to get data into CrateDB in various ways.
 :::
 
-::::
+:::{grid-item-card} {material-outlined}`sync` Integrate
+:link: guide:integrate
+:link-type: ref
 
+Learn about all compatible client applications, frameworks, and tools.
+:::
 
-:::{toctree}
-:titlesonly:
-:hidden:
+::::
 
-Quick Start <tutorials/quick-start>
-Services <reference/services>
-Import <cluster/import>
-Console <cluster/console>
-Automation <cluster/automation>
-Integrations <cluster/integrations/index>
-Export <cluster/export>
-Backups <cluster/backups>
-Manage Cluster <cluster/manage>
-Billing <organization/billing>
-Access Management <organization/access-management>
-Networking & Connectivity <reference/networking>
-API <organization/api>
-How Tos <howtos/index>
-Croud CLI <tutorials/deploy/croud>
-Reference <reference/index>
-:::
 
-[CrateDB]: https://crate.io/product/
-[Croud CLI]: https://crate.io/docs/cloud/cli/
-[How-To Guides]: https://crate.io/docs/cloud/en/latest/howtos/
-[Reference]: https://crate.io/docs/cloud/en/latest/reference/
+[Auditing]: https://cratedb.com/product/features/auditing
+[AWS Marketplace]: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-l7rqf2xpeaubk
+[Azure Marketplace]: https://azuremarketplace.microsoft.com/en-us/marketplace/apps/crate.cratedbcloud?tab=overview
+[CCPA]: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV&sectionNum=1798.140.
+[Database Features]: https://cratedb.com/docs/guide/feature/
+[Encryption]: https://cratedb.com/product/features/data-encryption
+[GCP Marketplace]: https://console.cloud.google.com/marketplace/product/cratedb-public/cratedb-gcp
+[GDPR]: https://gdpr-info.eu/
+[HIPAA]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Health_Insurance_Portability_and_Accountability_Act
+[ISO 27001]: https://cratedb.com/blog/cratedb-elevates-its-security-standards-and-achieves-iso-27001-certification
+[RBAC]: https://cratedb.com/product/features/authorization
+[secure, certified, and compliant]: https://cratedb.com/contact/security
+[SOC 2 Type 2]: https://cratedb.com/blog/soc-2-type-2-compliance
+[Support Plans]: https://cratedb.com/support/support-plans
+
+
+<!--
+Custom styles.
+TODO: Possibly upstream to crate-docs-theme.
+-->
+<style>
+.compact ul {
+  margin-top: 0;
+  margin-bottom: 0;
+}
+</style>