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Server Manager is the primary tool for managing server roles and features in Windows Server 2012. It provides a graphical interface that allows system administrators to easily install, configure, and manage various roles and features on their servers. Roles, such as Active Directory Domain Services, DNS Server, and Web Server (IIS), as well as features like Network Load Balancing and Failover Clustering, can be added or removed through this interface.

Additionally, Server Manager enables administrators to manage multiple servers from a single console, facilitating tasks such as monitoring server performance, viewing event logs, and accessing various administrative tools. This centralized approach streamlines server management and simplifies the administration process, especially in environments with multiple servers.

While tools like Windows PowerShell can also manage server roles and features through command-line commands, Server Manager is specifically designed for this purpose with a user-friendly interface, making it the most straightforward and accessible choice for most users particularly when managing roles and features visually. Task Scheduler and File Explorer serve entirely different functions within the operating system and are not designed for managing server roles and features.