This document discusses database management systems (DBMS) and relational database management systems (RDBMS). It defines data and databases, lists examples of DBMS like Oracle and SQL Server, and describes the components, applications, advantages, and disadvantages of DBMS. It then defines RDBMS as a DBMS based on the relational model introduced by Dr. E.F. Codd. Codd developed 12 rules for RDBMS and the document lists some key differences between DBMS and RDBMS, including how relationships are defined and security features.