KeepTool released first Oracle database tool in 1996
KeepTool released KeepTool 1.0.0 on June 15, 1996, offering a graphical interface for managing frequently used SQL scripts.
German software company KeepTool released its first Oracle database tool, KeepTool 1.0.0, on June 15, 1996.
The tool, initially used internally by a large German software firm, provided a graphical interface for executing commonly used SQL scripts. It aimed to simplify Oracle database management, offering users a more accessible way to run queries.
The version utilized the Borland Database Engine for SQL*Net access, enabling direct interaction with Oracle databases. This represented a step towards providing software developers and database professionals with more efficient tools for their work.
KeepTool's release occurred during a period when database management tools were evolving towards more graphical and user-friendly interfaces. The company established a foundation for its future product offerings by focusing on the needs of the Oracle ecosystem.