DisableProtectionGroup

Disable a protection group.

SERVERVeeam VBR v13 MCP Server SOURCEkid-boy/veeam-mcp-13

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What DisableProtectionGroup does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use DisableProtectionGroup 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.

RISK

Why DisableProtectionGroup is rated Medium

This tool modifies the operational state of a protection group by disabling it, which is a Write operation (reversible change to system configuration). It is severe (high) because disabling protection groups halts backup operations, leaving systems unprotected and potentially exposing them to data loss if failure occurs during the disabled period.

From the tool's definition DisableProtectionGroup disables a protection group—a reversible configuration change that modifies the active state of backup protection without deleting underlying data or infrastructure.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs DisableProtectionGroup safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For DisableProtectionGroup, this is the rule to start with:

DisableProtectionGroup Rate-limited

DisableProtectionGroup 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": {
    "DisableProtectionGroup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "disableprotectiongroup_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, apply this rule, and every DisableProtectionGroup call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about DisableProtectionGroup

What does the DisableProtectionGroup tool do? +

Disable a 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 DisableProtectionGroup? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit DisableProtectionGroup? +

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

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

DisableProtectionGroup 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.

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