The document discusses how virtualizing databases can help database administrators (DBAs) by eliminating repetitive tasks, speeding up development and testing, and saving on storage costs. Virtualizing environments allows quicker access for development sprints and avoids having to repeatedly perform maintenance tasks like patching and upgrading on each database. It also simplifies moving databases to the cloud. Masking data when virtualizing helps address legal requirements for protecting sensitive information. The overall message is that virtualizing is key for DBAs practicing DevOps and the quickest way to complete a task is to avoid having to do it repeatedly through virtualization.