This document provides an overview of different database management systems including DBMS, RDBMS, OODBMS, and ORDBMS. It defines each type of DBMS, their key features, advantages, and disadvantages. DBMS is a collection of programs that enables users to create and maintain databases. RDBMS is based on the relational model and stores data in tables with rows and columns. OODBMS brings object-oriented principles to databases, including object identity, inheritance, and encapsulation. ORDBMS puts an object-oriented front end on an RDBMS to handle new data types like images and video.