Time Capsule - iTunes Library Sync

Does anybody know how can I sync my iTunes library with my Time Capsule?
I made a backup of my iTunes library by copying "iTunes File" to my Time Capsule. Now, every time I make a new purchase from iTunes, I have to add it manually to the Time Capsule "iTunes File". Is there a way that this can be done automatically?
Thanks!

Santi1 wrote:
I would like to backup my iTunes library in one of my Time Capsules because the computer that has all the music has a small HD (only 80GB).
I'm still not sure what you're trying to do. If you want to back up your iTunes library, just let Time Machine do that. That way you won't have to copy anything manually. At the same time, you should delete from the Time Capsule disk any file that you copied there manually. It's not good to use any disk volume where Time Machine stores its backups for other purposes. By design, Time Machine will eventually consume all available space no its output volume, which will cause trouble for the other files.
On the other hand, if the computer with the music doesn't have enough space, then you should either replace that drive with a larger one or move the music (not "back it up") to another volume.
The best way to retrieve a file from a Time Machine backup is with the Time Machine application. If you haven't deleted it, you'll find it in the Dock. You can also invoke the "Enter Time Machine" option from the Time Machine icon in the menu bar.

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Hello Luckyone1,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
If your iOS devices are note being recognized in iTunes on your Mac, please follow the steps in the article linked to below.
iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for OS X - Apple Support
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I need help.. (of course!)
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3) Create an alias for each of these items on the external drive (click the file and File>Make Alias or cmd+L).
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