This document discusses database management systems and relational databases. It begins by explaining that a relational database stores data in multiple tables that are linked through common fields. It then defines key concepts like tuples, relations, attributes, and keys. It describes the relational data model and relational database management systems. It also discusses data types that can be used in databases like numeric, alphanumeric, binary, and date/time. Finally, it defines different types of keys used in databases like primary and foreign keys.