This document provides an overview of database management systems (DBMS). It discusses key concepts such as the components of a database system including hardware, software, people and procedures. It also describes different database models like hierarchical, network and relational models. The document explains database languages for data definition (DDL) and data manipulation (DML). It discusses database users and administrators and their roles. Some common applications of DBMS and advantages like improved data sharing and integrity are highlighted. Disadvantages like increased costs are also mentioned.