[MariaDB packagers] MariaDB 11.6.2 GA and 11.7.1 RC release prep

Prep work for the MariaDB 11.6.2 GA and 11.7.1 RC releases has begun. Expected release date is Thu, 14 Nov 2024. Draft release notes and changelogs: MariaDB 11.6.2 - https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mdb-11-6-2-rn/ - https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mdb-11-6-2-cl/ MariaDB 11.7.1 - https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mdb-11-7-1-rn/ - https://mariadb.com/kb/en/mdb-11-7-1-cl/ As usual, the release notes and changelog are still in draft form at this time and will be updated prior to release. Thanks. -- Daniel Bartholomew, MariaDB Documentation & Release Manager MariaDB | https://mariadb.com