Using iPhone on new Computer

I just bought a new MacBook Air, my first Mac!  I have authorized this computer.  But I am a bit confused about what I need to do about registering my present iPhone on it, if I need to do anything.  I have not yet connected my iPhone to it because I want to do everything right.  Obviously, I want to use my new Mac for syncing, backup, etc, for the iPhone
Is there anything I need to do?
Thank you very much!!

Thanks for your help.  I used Home Sharing to transfer everything to my new MacBook.
One final question (please bear with me) - 
  Now, on my MacBook, on the left side of the library screen, when I click in that small box, it shows Library - Music, Movies, TV Shows, Apps.
    Then below that it shows Homeshares  -  Bob's Library with all the music and apps from my old computer.
     Is it supposed to be under HomeShares like that?   What happens when I deauthorize my old computer, do I now have my old iTunes library completely on my new MacBook?
Thank you very much!!

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