[ubuntu] Restore Ubuntu Server 10.04

Hi guys,

I have been backing up the whole of my home server (Ubuntu 10.04) every day using 'tar', so now that my server's hard disk has gone down I'm in good shape to recover my working system to a new hard drive from my latest backup, right?

Well all attempts so far have failed!

Can anyone show me a 'howto' to restore my system?

Many thanks,
Ambre