Simple iTunes Question

Al,

My goal is both to back up iTunes songs as well as be able to play them from external HD, e.g., through USB connection to DAC, as well as burn discs from external HD.

I have to check whether I copied iTunes or iTunes Music.

Synthfreek, where is Consolidate Library function located?

Thanks for your help. Every time I think I am reasonably adept with computer I find I am not.

Neal

This should help with itunes setup:

Mac
http://usbdacs.com/Macintosh/Macintosh.html

Windows:
http://usbdacs.com/Windows/Windows.html

Under "File" then "Library".

Thanks, guys.
Neal