How to back-up Aperture3 libraries (on an external drive) to store in a safe place?

What is the best way to back-up aperture3 libraries to an 2nd external drive that provides a 2nd copy that I can use in case something bad happens to my original drive? Should I back-up the entire library package or just the vaults? What is the difference between the those two options.
Thank you!

Depends on whether you use managed-Masters or referenced-Masters.
Most important is to back up original image files before import into Aperture or any other images management application. I like Vaults for backing up the Aperture Library, and I use referenced-Masters to keep the Library a civilized size.
Mass storage is cheap. We need backups both on site (all hard drives fail) and off site (fire, flood, theft).
HTH
-Allen

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