Install SSD/ move iTunes/iPhoto to another drive

Hi, I'm new to the forum and multi-drive Macs and need some assistance. I'm trying to set up the computer to a stage where I have a few more options and hope to expand further at a later time. I recently bought an Intel SSD which I would like to use as the boot-drive and use the existing 320 GB drive as data storage (iPhoto/iTunes) I have found some info on CCC (carbon copy cloner) to transfer the OS to the new drive or could the included OS CD's be used to re- install the system? When moving iPhoto/iTunes are there now versions on both hard drives? What is the right way to transfer these applications? Any help would be appreciated.

I started using CCC from the day Mike posted it. But I, and Mike of AccelerateYourMac have both seen some problems with it.
May not hit everyone everytime, just a heads up.
SD is free if you don't do smart updates. And I mention using Apple Restore - but I think free is not free. It took time to create and maintain CCC. Nothing is free, really. And $29 is so darn lite, give us a break! But do buy extra backups.
Disk WArrior has often been seen as a $99 must, with $49 upgrade each OS. Is that too much to ask also?

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