The document compares relational databases (RDBMS) and object-oriented databases (OODBMS), highlighting that OODBMS integrate object-oriented programming with database management, offering advantages such as better performance, complex interrelationships management, and suitability for advanced applications. It outlines the benefits of OODBMS, including enhanced modeling capabilities, extensibility, and a more expressive query language, while also addressing the limitations of OODBMS such as a lack of universal data models and awareness. The conclusion emphasizes that OODBMS technology addresses challenges faced in complex database applications like CAD and multimedia systems.