Backing up library and referenced files

I download my images to an external F800 hard drive and organize them in folders labeled with the dates in which the download took place.
I manage them in aperture as referenced files.
I just got a second external hard drive for back up purposes. What is the best way to back up my library and referenced files?. My external hard drive allows daisy-chaining.
Sorry if this is too simple a question, but before doing something wrong I rather ask.
thanks for the patience and will to reply,
best
Mauricio

Backup the Aperture Library to your new drive using Aperture's Vault feature. Backup the folders of Masters by Finder-copying the folders to the new drive immediately after the folders are created. That should be a nice clean workflow.
Don't forget some type of off site backup to deal with the possibility of fire or theft.
-Allen Wicks

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