What to do with iTunes during a Hard Drive Reboot?

Do to technical difficulties I’m having to reboot my Hard Drive...
How can store my iTunes on an exterior hard drive temporarily and then bring it back after the reboot?
Comments, suggestions and opinions are welcome...

I understand that I can copy a file from my Library to move around my songs and movies?
I also have a time capsule, how can I use this to my advantage?

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