The document discusses NoSQL databases. It begins by describing some examples of NoSQL databases developed and used between 2006-2011. It then provides an introduction to NoSQL databases, explaining that they do not use SQL or require fixed schemas. The document classifies NoSQL databases into four main models: key-value stores, document stores, column-oriented stores, and graph-based stores. It also covers advantages and disadvantages of NoSQL databases compared to relational databases. In closing, it discusses new SQL databases and how different databases suit different data and usage.