Question : Install Linux with no keyboard, mouse or monitor

I have a compaq proliant ML370 that I want to install as a linux server. I have a laptop and network switch from which to access the server so no need for a keyboard, mouse or monitor on the server.

My question is how do I setup the server remotely over the network without any peripherals?

Answer : Install Linux with no keyboard, mouse or monitor

I've done similar things using FreeBSD. You can just attach your laptop to the server via a serial cable. Then when you boot off the cd, when it detects you don't have a keyboard attached to it, it will direct all video out the serial port. You can use hyperterminal to connect (I think it's 9600/n/8/1).