There are several types of DBMS, each suited to different business needs:
1. Hierarchical DBMS: Organizes data in a tree-like structure. 2. Network DBMS: Uses a graph structure to create more complex relationships. 3. Relational DBMS (RDBMS): Stores data in tables and is widely used due to its simplicity and efficiency. 4. Object-oriented DBMS (OODBMS): Incorporates object-oriented programming principles. 5. NoSQL DBMS: Designed for large-scale data storage and for heavily distributed data.