Engineering leads and solution architects
Planning a migration from a legacy platform (e.g., Apprenda) to a new single-instance architecture
Use cases
About
The SIS (Single Instance Solution) mind map template is a project planning tool used by engineering teams like Binary Studio to migrate from Apprenda to a single-instance architecture. It covers 6 major branches—INFORMATION, GOALS, Work Scope, SCHEDULE (TODO), RISK (TODO), and Questions—with over 100 nodes detailing requirements, milestones, and technical scope. Key goals include 'Remove Apprenda Cloud' and 'Minimize influence on business logic', while the Work Scope branch specifies areas like 'Persistence', 'Logging', and 'Event Bus (optional)'. This SIS template serves as a structured cheat sheet for planning complex infrastructure migrations, ensuring all phases, risks, and open questions are tracked in one place.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Project managers and technical teams
Kicking off a new infrastructure project that requires clear scope, goals, and risk tracking
Engineering managers and stakeholders
Conducting a mid-project review to check progress against milestones and open questions
How to use this template
Step 1
Launch and Review Core Structure
Open the SIS template in Xmind and familiarize yourself with the six main branches including INFORMATION, GOALS, and Work Scope.
Step 2
Customize Context and Work Scope
Edit the INFORMATION branch with your project details and expand the Work Scope nodes to define specific technical tasks for your migration.
Step 3
Manage Schedule and Project Risks
Define your project milestones in the SCHEDULE branch while tracking potential hazards and open questions in the RISK and Questions sections.
Frequently asked questions
The template includes six main branches: INFORMATION (project context), GOALS (objectives), Work Scope (technical areas), SCHEDULE (TODO) (phases and milestones), RISK (TODO), and Questions. It covers over 100 nodes detailing requirements, risks, and open issues for a single-instance migration.
Start by filling in the INFORMATION section with your team and context. Then define GOALS, list Work Scope items, and break the project into phases under SCHEDULE (TODO). Use RISK (TODO) and Questions to capture unknowns and track resolution.
Yes, the .xmind file is fully editable. You can add, remove, or reorganize nodes, mark tasks as done, and attach notes or resources to any branch.
The Work Scope branch lists technical areas that need changes: Persistence, Logging, Codebase, Event Bus (optional), and Deployment. Each can be expanded with specific tasks or sub-items.
Absolutely. The template provides three phases (PHASE 1, 2, 3) with corresponding MILESTONE nodes. You can rename them, add dates, or insert additional phases to match your project timeline.
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