What are the potential limitations of using phpMyAdmin for database management tasks?

One potential limitation of using phpMyAdmin for database management tasks is the security risks associated with having a web-based interface to directly access the database. To mitigate this risk, it is recommended to restrict access to phpMyAdmin by IP address or use a VPN for secure connections.

// Restrict access to phpMyAdmin by IP address
$allowIP = array('192.168.1.1', '10.0.0.1');
if (!in_array($_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'], $allowIP)) {
    die('Access denied');
}

// Implement VPN for secure connections
// Configure VPN settings in phpMyAdmin configuration file