What are the potential risks and benefits of disabling PHP Safe Mode on a VPS?

Disabling PHP Safe Mode on a VPS can potentially increase the security risks as it removes some of the restrictions that prevent malicious code execution. However, it can also provide more flexibility and control over the server environment, allowing for better customization and optimization of PHP applications.

// To disable PHP Safe Mode, you can edit the php.ini file on your VPS and set the following configuration:
safe_mode = Off