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Active Directory and multiple domain controllers

I am currently running my domain on Server 2003, which is my primary dc. My secondary dc is running Server 2008 R2. I want to add a new domain, but I dont have another domain controller. Can I delete my secondary dc, add the new domain, and then make it my primary under the new domain? How will this affect Active Directory?
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Alright... I'm a beginner so bear with me. Should I run DCpromo to remove the FSMO roles, or should that be done in Administrative Tools > Server Manager?
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Im taking my time with this so I don't mess it up
OK, here are a few questions that I have:
- Once I unjoin the server from the domain, how will the information on the server be accessed? I assume it cannot be.
-Once I add the new domain onto the server, how can transfer all the information from the old domain into the new one? (ie: pc's, files, fodlers, active directory)