Can we re-use the same database if we create a new server?

Hi, can someone tell me if we can use the same SQL database from an old version (12.1.1101.401) on a new 12.1.4 box without losing any of the history or logs?  For PCI requirements, we need to keep 365 days worth of data and we don't want to lose any of this data.

Will a new install of 12.1.4 reinitialize the existing database if we choose to use it?

Thanks,

Dan