This tutorial explains what a relational database management system (RDBMS) is.  It describes basic RDBMS functions and contrasts RDBMS with other database management systems (DBMS) and alternate forms of data storage.

Database design is also discussed, including the important concept of database normalization. The most widely used database management systems and RDBMS vendors are introduced at the end of the tutorial.

The integration of Internet applications with relational databases is explored in the "Dynamic Website" portion of our site.  It explains how an Internet website can be integrated with a RDBMS to create a dynamic, data driven website.