Mavericks-FileVault-Time Machine

Can somebody please point me to clear consistant instructions for how to properly setup Time Machine on a a FileVaulted computer running Mavericks.
Thank you.

Thanks. Had already read that entry, but no useful information regarding FileVault"2" and Time Machine use.
However, browsed down the list of subjects, and found item number "31" to be helpful.
Thanks again.

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