1. AWS provides tools to facilitate hybrid IT and migration to the cloud in a step-by-step process. 2. A 5-step recipe is outlined for deploying hybrid IT, integrating operations, synchronizing data, transitioning load, and eventually decommissioning on-premises environments. 3. Hybrid IT is presented as an intermediate step toward fully migrating to the cloud ("All-In"), rather than the end goal, allowing organizations to build competence and confidence in AWS.