How To Launch A dedicated Server?

[Troll2k]

I created a shortcut of the launcher.exe from the Steam IL2 Cliffs Of Dover folder.

I tried putting -server at the end of the launcher.exe in the target line in the properties tab of the shortcut.It would not let me.

I then opened a dos box and manually went to the launcher.exe and added the -server.It opened another dos box with just a flashing cursor at the 4> prompt.

What next?

Is this a normal dos prompt?

How can I do it from the shortcut instead of the dos window?