Similarly Article Save his iPhoto library on an external drive , we'll see how to save effectively and safely our iTunes library on an external drive or a server whose file system might be hostile to direct backup iTunes folder. reminder, we will use the Apple Disk Utility to create a disk image (. Dmg) from the iTunes folder.
To do this:
- Launch Disk Utility, located in Applications / Utilities.
- Drag the folder icon that represents your iTunes library to that of 'Disk Utility' in the Dock. (At this moment, a window opens asking you where to save your disk image). Place
- you where you want to backup your iTunes library, give it a name (eg SVGiTunesDu01062008) and choose 'read only' opposite 'Format Picture'.
- Click the 'Save' button (the backup starts and will materialize in the presence of SVGiTunesDu01062008.dmg file at the location you have selected when it is completed).
Note 2: The restoration of the library will by dragging the icon in the file saved to its original location (Music folder on the left sidebar).
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