What is an RDS instance?

RDS instances are isolated database environments in the cloud and the most essential part of Amazon RDS. In AWS RDS, you can choose to use on-demand instances or reserved instances. Pricing and features will vary depending on the database engine and instance class you use.

AWS offers a number of instances that are fit for different engines/databases. Once you determine what engine you will be running your instance in, you can find an instance that is the best fit for your organization.