Hi Kevin,
This question comes up constantly.
The specific answers you seek aren't highly documented by Veritas, because Veritas seems to feel everyone would only be using backup to restore onto the same server (or exact same hardware) the backup was taken on.
Since you are doing in a test lab, at least you aren't in any danger, etc if you have problems with testlab DC2 it won't affect your network.
Firstly, don't buy IDR. It's a complete waste of time.
Secondly,
- Install Windows 2003
- Install SP1
- Install Veritas
- Inventory/Catalogue a tape
- Restore C:\ and System State