This document discusses Database as a Service (DBaaS) from the perspective of a DBA. It describes what DBaaS is and how it enables DBAs to deliver database functionality as an on-demand service. Key benefits of DBaaS include standardized and optimized platforms, elastic resources, and avoiding limitations from hardware budgets or time-sensitive projects. The document outlines how a DBA can embrace DBaaS by automating processes and using it to more efficiently allocate resources. It provides examples of setting up the various components required for a DBaaS implementation, including storage, infrastructure zones, roles, profiles, templates, and a self-service portal.