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According to Apache docs, "It may take up to 24 hours or more for a newly published release to be sync'd to all mirrors. Mirrors have their own schedules. Mirrors are required to check at least once a day, but most will check for updates 2 to 4 times per day." At least wait until a spot-check of mirrors on http://www.apache.org/dyn/closer.cgi/ show the new release.
Step 14 - Add the release to the Apache database
Add the release to Apache so it shows up in the board report generator by going here: https://reporter.apache.org/addrelease.html?metron
Step 15 - Announce the release
Commit the built Website to the Metron asf-site branch, per the final instructions from Website PR Merge, so it is publicly visible.
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