CreateProtectionGroup · Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What CreateProtectionGroup does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use CreateProtectionGroup to create or update resources in Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why CreateProtectionGroup needs a policy

This tool creates a new protection group, which is a reversible data modification operation in a backup/replication management system. While the action itself is non-destructive and doesn't execute external code, protection groups define backup scopes and policies that could significantly impact backup coverage if misconfigured by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition CreateProtectionGroup: 'Add a new protection group' — creates a new data structure within Veeam backup infrastructure.

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Verdict

CreateProtectionGroup Rate-limited

CreateProtectionGroup stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "CreateProtectionGroup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createprotectiongroup_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about CreateProtectionGroup

What does the CreateProtectionGroup tool do? +

Add a new protection group. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on CreateProtectionGroup? +

Register the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for CreateProtectionGroup: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is CreateProtectionGroup? +

CreateProtectionGroup is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit CreateProtectionGroup? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the CreateProtectionGroup rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block CreateProtectionGroup completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for CreateProtectionGroup. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides CreateProtectionGroup? +

CreateProtectionGroup is provided by the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server (kid-boy/veeam-mcp-13). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.