DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode

WHAT IT DOES

What DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode 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 DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode needs a policy

This tool modifies infrastructure state by disabling maintenance mode on a backup repository extent. While reversible (maintenance mode can be re-enabled), it affects backup/recovery operations and storage availability. Classified as Write rather than Execute because it performs a specific state transition (disable/enable toggle) on infrastructure rather than executing arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode' and description 'Disable maintenance mode on a SOBR extent' indicate a state modification operation on backup infrastructure (SOBR = Scale-Out Backup Repository).

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Verdict

DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode Rate-limited

DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode 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": {
    "DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "disablescaleoutextentmaintenancemode_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode

What does the DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode tool do? +

Disable maintenance mode on a SOBR extent. 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 DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode? +

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

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

DisableScaleOutExtentMaintenanceMode 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.