W2k < W2k3 replacement

Hello all,

I've been reading docs & posts for 3 days now and I still have questions.
I really wish the docs explained things better.

I want to replace and retire a Windows 2000 server. It is the only AD
server. I want the Windows 2003 server that is replacing it to have the
same name and IP address.

I just haven't seen how to do this. I didn't find how to change the name
of the existing server so I could give the new server that name. Right
clicking Network Neighborhood, Properties, Advanced, Network Identification
Shows the FQDN but the CHANGE button is greyed out. I didn't see where I
could change the name in AD management either.

If I could get the existing server renamed would these be the correct
steps?

Install Windows 2003
1. What would I set the IP at first?
2. Is it difficult to change the IP after it is the PDC?
Install AD - joining to the existing Domain
dcpromo on Windows 2003 server
Transfer all 5 FSMO roles (schema, name, infr, pdc, rid) + GC
1. Does dcpromo do these things for me? If not, how?
dcpromo on the Windows 2000 server to Demote it.
1. Does dcpromo on the Windows 2003 server do this for me?

Thanks for the help.
Daniel Blake
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