This document provides an overview of databases and the SQL language. It defines a database as a container for tables and other SQL structures. It describes the main components of a database management system (DBMS) including defining, constructing, manipulating, and sharing databases. It outlines the three sublanguages that make up SQL: data definition language (DDL) to create and modify database structures, data manipulation language (DML) to work with data, and data control language (DCL) for security. Examples are provided of commands to create tables, alter tables, drop tables, and insert, update, and delete data. Data types and an exercise to create sample tables are also included.