CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject

WHAT IT DOES

What CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents invoke CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject to trigger actions in Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject needs a policy

Creating recovery media initiates a backup infrastructure operation that produces external artifacts (bootable media, ISO images, etc.). This is an Execute-category action as it triggers an external operation whose effects depend on arguments.

From the tool's definition 'Create recovery media for a specific backup object' — triggers an external operation that generates recovery media artifacts

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Verdict

CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject Rate-limited

CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createrecoverymediaforbackupobject_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject

What does the CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject tool do? +

Create recovery media for a specific backup object. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject? +

Register the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject: 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 CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject? +

CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject 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 CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject. 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 CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject? +

CreateRecoveryMediaForBackupObject 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.