The document discusses the key differences between the file-based data model and the relational data model (RDBMS). The file-based model stores data as files without relationships between data elements, while the RDBMS stores tabular data that is related and can be accessed simultaneously. The RDBMS supports features like normalization, distributed databases, and multiple users. It also discusses some basic concepts of RDBMS like tables, fields, tuples, keys, and normalization.