Clean install of ML Server, migrating/retaining selected services only.

All,
I need some help and advice.
I have been using OS X Server for a few years, from Snow Leopard to Lion and now to Mountain Lion.
But the server is now not very stable. Over the years, I have tried different patches, etc, so it is hard to know what is still right for the system or not. The server will now stop after a few hours, it just hangs. I suspect it is overheating sometimes, when service won't start properly and eats up all CPU, etc. So I want to do a manual rebuild, to have a clean installation of ML Server, then copy the essential settings only for the few services we use. But I am unable to find any clear documentation on how to do that. I can't even find the option to backup and restore Open Directory anymore. Can someone advice me on what I should do?
I am not a full time administrator, and use Mac Mini Server for a small group of 15 users or so.
We mainly use it for Mobile Profiles and Wiki. As it is only 15 users, setting DNS again is not a big issue. But I want to be able to maintain all the 15 usernames and passwords, mobile profiles and the same access for each user to their wiki/blog.
So basically, I need to find ways of backing up Open Directory and Wiki. And be able to restore them on the clean build of Mountain Lion Server.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
Regards,
Edward

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