Contributed a critical upgrade guidance note to the apache/cassandra repository, focusing on the new Cluster Metadata Service. The work involved enhancing the NEWS.txt documentation to provide operators with clear, actionable steps for upgrading, while referencing the detailed Upgrading section for further instructions. This approach improved upgrade readiness and reduced operational risk by ensuring that release notes were aligned with broader documentation standards. Demonstrated skills in documentation governance and cross-team collaboration, using text-based documentation to support operational teams. The contribution emphasized disciplined release note practices, helping to minimize potential downtime and streamline the upgrade process for Cassandra users in production environments.