How can server configuration affect PHP scripts, particularly in the context of file uploads?

Server configuration can affect PHP scripts, particularly in the context of file uploads, by setting limits on file size, execution time, and memory usage. To ensure smooth file uploads, adjust settings in php.ini such as upload_max_filesize, post_max_size, max_execution_time, and memory_limit to accommodate the size of files being uploaded.

// Adjust PHP settings for file uploads
ini_set('upload_max_filesize', '20M');
ini_set('post_max_size', '20M');
ini_set('max_execution_time', 300);
ini_set('memory_limit', '128M');