How do I "backup" and "restore" iTunes correctly?

I am in the process to renew my PC and was wondering how I can backup my whole iTunes configuration and content (iPad, iPhone backups, applications, and other content) so that I can restore it on a new PC.
I might have overseen any posts regarding that topic, but more than happy if someone can reference to it.
Thanks.

Copy your ENTIRE iTunes FOLDER to an External Drive... and then from the External Drive to your New Computer..
Backup iTunes to an External Drive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1751
An Added Bonus is that you will then have a Backup of iTunes...

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