OK, Here is what we did. First made a full backup of the server. Second we created the IDR boot CD. Third we restored the original server by booting from the IDR boot cd and followed the prompts this included formatting all the partitions that were on that server. The restore appeared to be successful it booted to the windows logon screen. When we entered the domain admin/password it gave us an error that either the domain could not be found or that this computer was not a member of the domain (it was a member prior to the restore). We were able to login to the server locally and then remove and re-add it to the domain. had this been one of our DC's this would not be a desirable option. Is it possible to restore and keep it's membership in the domain?
