Question about the ASP.NET Web Site Administration Tool

I am using MS VWD 2010 Express. In my opinion Microsoft have done something very stupid, allowing us to manipulate an application locally with the ASP.NET Web Site Administration Tool, but not on the remote server. So, how can we make changes when application is on remote server. How can we upgrade, change or manipulate roles, membership, etc.  If there is anyway to do it, I need help with this. Can I do it with  ASP.NET Web Site Administration Tool or I need something else. Thanks for your help !!
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