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KeepTool released version 1.0.0 in 1996

KeepTool launched the initial version of its database tool on June 15, 1996. The tool was initially used internally by a large German software company.

26 June 2026
KeepTool released version 1.0.0 in 1996
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KeepTool released version 1.0.0 of its database tool on June 15, 1996. At the time, the tool was used internally by a large German software company.

The initial public release of the project provided a graphical interface for frequently used SQL scripts. It utilized the Borland Database Engine for SQL*Net access via Native Oracle SQL Links.

KeepTool has since evolved, offering a broader suite of tools for Oracle database management and development. The product's launch focused on providing more efficient methods for handling Oracle databases for software developers and administrators.

The original version served as a straightforward utility aimed at improving productivity in database tasks within the company before its wider rollout. Thus, its 1996 release marks a significant early milestone in the company's history.

Original source: keeptool.com