MongoDB has released a new version of its MMS (MongoDB Monitoring Service) with several exciting features, including automation beta, backup optimization, and monitoring agent updates. The automation beta allows select customers to automate their MongoDB deployment with MMS, enabling them to provision AWS EC2 hardware or implement automation in their own environment. Additionally, the Backup Agent has improved oplog throughput by sending oplog slices in batches, while the Monitoring Agent has received a minor update with improved logging for unreachable or outdated MongoDB instances.