Database Performance

General question about Database Performance Management Software

I was just told that Database Performance Management Software apps are always stand-alone applications. That doesn't seem right to me. Are DPMS tools always stand-alone? 

Free Chapter - Tuning database applications for performance

Another free chapter download is available on the IT Bookworm Blog. Written by: John Goodson and Robert A. Steward Book: The Data Access Handbook: Achieving optimal database application performance and scalability Overview: “Performance and scalability are more critical than ever in...

Problem with slow loading database after delete record/data

currently facing problem in loading my database after i delete some record from the database..i have compact for the database but still have the slow accessing problem..kindly assist..many thanks