reinstall os on server

I have a 2008 Data Center server that has something out of whack and it takes 2-3 hours for it to restart. I'm tired of trying to fix it and want to wipe it and reinstall the OS. The only thing this server does is act as a hyper v host. I am going to move the virtuals to another host. Will I have problems if I give the reinstalled server the same name and IP that it has now?

Windows Server 2008

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andyseals

8/22/2022 - Mon

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7/3/2012

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Nanders81

7/4/2012

1) Leave the domain (change to workgroup instead).
2) Reinstall the OS.
3) Set the same name and IP if desired.
4) Join the domain again.

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andyseals

7/6/2012

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