 Third party support for database container images has grown, including MongoDB, Postgres, MySQL from Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server from Microsoft, and from independent port's of docker (software) from Windocks 
Newer technologies such as Stratavia's Data Palette suite and GridApp Systems Clarity have begun to increase the automation of databases causing the reduction of database related tasks.However at best this only reduces the amount of mundane, repetitive activities and does not eliminate the need for DBAs.The intention of DBA automation is to enable DBAs to focus on more proactive activities around database architecture, deployment, performance and service level management.