1. A method for handling transactions that change data managed by a relational database system, the method comprising the computer-implemented steps of: receiving a series of one or more commands to change data managed by said relational database system; in response to receiving said series of commands, making changes to said data without generating redo information associated with said changes; after making said changes, receiving an update command to make permanent said changes; and in response to said update command, executing a transaction on said data in said relational database system to reflect said changes, including generating redo information for said changes.