Migration from G5 to Xserve, 10.3 server to 10.4 server

I am planning a move from a dp G5 tower to a newer Xserve G5, and migrating the 10.3 server to the new 10.4 server. This is our main DNS, mail, web, and ftp server. It is currently running 10.3.8 and running a Netnfo db. I am looking for some strategy tips and practical suggestions.
I have read the migration guide. And while it is excellent, it is lacking in some crucial details. It is hard to believe that it doesn't mention changing IPs with changeip or networksetup, or deal with scenarios like mine. I will reread it a few more time to better prepare for this move. But I ask here, so that I may get a few ideas or tips.
Should I rebuild the 10.4 Server/ xserve G5 with the current servers IP and copy all the data, users and settings, then turn off the old then turn on the new? Or should I build it with a new IP, move data, test it, then changeip?
Or should I set it up as a secondary mail server and change the settings with our domain name registrar reflects the secondary mail server, then turn off the old one?
I know you're supposed to upgrade to 10.3.9 first, but 10.3.8 users do seem to import fine into 10.4.8 (in my tests). Anything really broken there?
I guess my concern are rooted in taking down a live working server, and establishing the safest way to bring up a new server which is fully functioning mail, web and dns. And I want chocolate ice cream too.
Thanks.

I know you're supposed to upgrade to 10.3.9 first, but
10.3.8 users do seem to import fine into 10.4.8 (in my
tests). Anything really broken there?
Yes. The OD schema changes from 10.3 to 10.4, and the upgrade
to 10.3.9 gets the OD schema into condition for migration to
10.4.x. That's the reason for that step.
Good details about the migration are given on
http://www.afp548.com
It's probably easier not to do the changeip flip, if you can
do that. Details at afp548.com
russ
Xserve G5 2.0 GHz 2 GB RAM Mac OS X (10.4.8) Apple Hardware RAID, ATTO UL4D, Exabyte VXA-2 1x10 1u

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