This document provides information about databases, database management systems (DBMS), relational database management systems (RDBMS), and Oracle. It discusses what a database is, how it can store data, and the differences between DBMS and RDBMS. DBMS were introduced in the 1960s and followed navigational data models, while RDBMS emerged in the 1970s using relational models with tables, keys, and indexes. The document also provides a brief history of database evolution and an overview of Oracle, including its advantages like market presence, performance, support for multiple databases, backup/recovery capabilities, and portability. It concludes with information about Oracle database security features like automatic secure configurations and new password protections.