What is Instance?
In order to create and manage application specific data/ metadata (for e.g.: Layout, Component, Objects, reports, listviews, Applications, etc.), we require instance.
Types of instances
a. Super Instance - This contains standard metadata. It is generally managed by super admin.
b. User/ custom instance - This could be created by registered user other than super admins, containing standard metadata along with custom, as required to be created by the user.
While creation of instance;
Label - Denotes the label of the instance to be created.
Prefix - This uniquely identifies the instance with some other instance, globally. Any metadata created, will have the instance prefix prepended.
Warehouse - This specifies the region under which the instance to be created. Currently we have 2 warehouses - IN1 (India), US1 (United States)
The user can access the instance if he is the author/ creator of the instance or an invited member to that instance.