Syncing a new ipod to my existing itunes

I've just bought a new ipod as I lost my old one, and I need to sync it to my itunes. The last time I did this, I managed to erase the entire itunes library by mistake so had to set everything up again from scratch, so I want to avoid this happening again this time!
Can anyone tell me step by step how to connect my new ipod to my itunes without erasing any songs?
Also, is it possible to have two different ipods synced to to the same itunes?
Thanks!

You should be able to just plug it in. itunes will see it is a different ipod serial number and take you through the setup.
Here's an article on syncing multiple ipods to one PC. I prefer method 2.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1495

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Can I simply plug it into my computer w/the existing iTunes loaded on it?

First, make sure that the iPod is fully charged.
iPods come pre-formatted for Mac, so you may need to format it for Windows.
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You also need to install the Updater software by double-clicking on the file that downloads.
After you install the Updater to your PC, reboot your computer.
After rebooting, run the Updater.
Go to: Start ==> Programs ==> iPod.
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Hello all --
This may be a simple question, but I just wanted to play it safe. My original iPod (a classic) has more or less died, so I think I'm going to have to buy a new one. I have a rather large iTunes library and want to make sure I can move my song collection to my new iPod (I haven't purchased it yet).
Is there any trick to it? Or, once my computer recognizes the new iPod, can I just simply click-and-drag the songs to the new, empty iPod?
I'm not going to lose any songs, right? The last thing I'd want to do is have to copy all of my songs from my CD to my computer again.
Please let me know. Thanks so much!

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