MongoDB Atlas` is a Database as a Service (DBaaS) platform that makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale MongoDB deployments in the cloud. As a Cloud Manager user, you can reduce operational overhead by moving to Atlas, where MongoDB handles server hardware management, authentication configuration, SSL encryption, monitoring, and backups. To get started, sign up for a new group on `https://cloud.mongodb.com`, select the "MongoDB Atlas" option, and follow the prompts to set up your new Atlas group, including applying any available coupons or activation codes. Once the setup process is complete, you can start building your first MongoDB Atlas cluster by clicking the "Build a New Cluster" button.