Hi all,

I would like to call a VOTE to release Apache Cloudberry (Incubating) 2.1.0-rc2.

This vote covers the source release artifacts for Apache Cloudberry
(Incubating) 2.1.0-rc2, including the main Cloudberry project and the
two components cloudberry-backup and cloudberry-pxf.

## Key changes since 2.1.0-incubating-rc1

- cloudberry:
  * No changes. Fixes for the license typo and documentation updates
pointed out during the RC1 round will be included in the next release.

- cloudberry-pxf
  * Add `cloudberry-pxf-release.sh` to assist the release manager in
creating ASF releases.
  * Update `Makefile` to include `fdw` in DEB/RPM packages.
  * Remove `gradle-wrapper.jar` from the source tree; it is now
downloaded and validated during the build process.
  * Add ASF license headers to files created by the Cloudberry community.
  * Update the `LICENSE` file to reflect the latest changes from third-parties.
  * Add a new `README.apache.md` to document historical attributions
and describe test archive files.
  * Add a new `pom.xml` with necessary exclusions for running `mvn
apache-rat:check` during license audits.
  * Add `.github/workflows/apache-rat-audit.yml` to perform regular
license checks on PRs and pushes.

- cloudberry-backup
  * Update the `LICENSE` file with correct open-source attributions.
  * Add a new `README.apache.md` to document historical attributions
and describe test archive files.
  * Add a new `pom.xml` with necessary exclusions for running `mvn
apache-rat:check` during license audits.
  * Add `.github/workflows/apache-rat-audit.yml` to perform regular
license checks on PRs and pushes.

## Release Candidate Artifacts

Staged release artifacts:
https://dist.apache.org/repos/dist/dev/incubator/cloudberry/2.1.0-incubating-rc2/

Git tag & commit for the release:
- cloudberry
 https://github.com/apache/cloudberry/tree/2.1.0-incubating-rc2
 
https://github.com/apache/cloudberry/commit/bdf90c5518f916f5dfea335c1cd83724e0ebe9e2

- cloudberry-backup
 https://github.com/apache/cloudberry-backup/tree/2.1.0-incubating-rc2
 
https://github.com/apache/cloudberry-backup/commit/3b5451f4b1974ee8b35d44e141d13e5bc909df59

- cloudberry-pxf
 https://github.com/apache/cloudberry-pxf/tree/2.1.0-incubating-rc2
 
https://github.com/apache/cloudberry-pxf/commit/118f5889cff90d185a24caad2f6582dc9b105b0c

KEYS file:
https://downloads.apache.org/incubator/cloudberry/KEYS

GPG signature key: 9A36AA272348A207E193A49C500708B75754FB7C

The GPG user ID(s): Dianjin Wang <[email protected]>

## How to Vote

Please review the release and cast your vote below. If you are a PPMC
member, please indicate whether your vote is binding. Also, it would
be appreciated if you could list the items you verified in your reply,
as it shows what your vote is based on.

[ ] +1 Approve the release
[ ]  0 No opinion
[ ] -1 Disapprove (please explain why)

The vote is open for at least 72 hours and will close no earlier than
March 23, 2026 at 13:00 UTC.

## Checklist for reference:

[ ] Download links are valid and accessible.
[ ] GPG signature is valid for the release artifact using the KEYS file.
[ ] SHA512 checksums are correct and verified.
[ ] Source release artifact filename includes "incubating".
[ ] LICENSE, NOTICE, and DISCLAIMER files exist and are accurate.
[ ] No unexpected binary files in the source release.
[ ] All source files have appropriate ASF headers (excluding generated
files and legacy files).
[ ] Build completes successfully from source with clear instructions.

For a more detailed checklist, please refer to:
https://github.com/apache/cloudberry/wiki/Source-Release-Checklist

Build/Install guides (for reference):
- cloudberry: 
https://cloudberry.apache.org/docs/deployment/quick-build#for-apache-cloudberry-210
- cloudberry-pxf:
https://github.com/apache/cloudberry-pxf/blob/2.1.0-incubating-rc2/README.md
- cloudberry-backup:
https://github.com/apache/cloudberry-backup/blob/2.1.0-incubating-rc2/README.md

## GPG Signature and SHA512 checksums Verification Instructions

Please refer to our step-by-step guide:
https://cloudberry.apache.org/releases/#verifying-releases

## About Convenience Binaries

After this source release vote passes and the release is published, we
plan to provide optional convenience binary packages via GitHub
Releases for easier testing. These binaries are not part of this vote
and are not ASF release artifacts.

Thanks for reviewing and voting!

Best,
Dianjin Wang

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