What is the significance of transaction redo logs in SAP HANA's backup process?

Transaction redo logs play a crucial role in the backup process of SAP HANA by tracking changes made to the database between savepoints. Savepoints are specific points in time where the database state is saved, allowing for a consistent recovery point. Redo logs record every change that occurs after a savepoint, capturing the ongoing transactions and operations performed within the database.

In the event of a failure or crash, these logs become invaluable because they can be used to restore the database to its last consistent state by replaying the logged transactions that occurred after the last savepoint. This process ensures that no changes are lost, providing a means to recover all modifications that might have been made in the interim. Thus, the ability of redo logs to track these changes ensures both the continuity and correctness of the data in SAP HANA during the backup and recovery processes.