How do I fix duplicates on a NAS server for itunes?

I have a dlink NAS server that I'd like to use as a network itunes server. Problem is that it seems to create multiple duplicates of just about everything I have. As a result I'll have 3 - 4 of everything.
Question - is there a way, or an application that anyone is aware of, that will let me to search for and delete duplicates on the NAS server?
Thanks!

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I think with your scenario you should ask yourself, how complicated do you want the setup to be and how much time would you have to be able to resolve an issue should one occur with this setup.
All the options that have been advised would work but they come with complexity and therefore time.
1 - Using a mac mini as the file server and linking the 2 mac devices to this and backing up the mac mini to an external hard drive to ensure no loss of data.
2 - Using a time capsule as a file server and linking the 2 mac devices to this and backing up the TC to an external hard drive to ensure no loss of data.
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4 - Using a RAID based server and linking the 2 no. macs.
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This option would, depending on your RAID level, give you disk redundancy but remember you would still need to back this up, as RAID is NOT a backup solution.
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