GetConfigBackupOptions

Get configuration backup settings (schedule, repository, encryption).

Server Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server kid-boy/veeam-mcp-13
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What GetConfigBackupOptions does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents call GetConfigBackupOptions to retrieve information from Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why GetConfigBackupOptions needs a policy

This tool retrieves backup configuration metadata including schedule, repository location, and encryption settings. While it is a Read operation (no side effects), the severity is elevated to 'medium' because the returned information includes sensitive infrastructure details (encryption keys/settings, repository locations, and backup schedules) that could be exploited by an attacker to identify backup…

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetConfigBackupOptions' and description 'Get configuration backup settings (schedule, repository, encryption)' indicate a retrieval operation that queries existing backup configuration data without modifying it.

Questions about GetConfigBackupOptions

What does the GetConfigBackupOptions tool do? +

Get configuration backup settings (schedule, repository, encryption). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on GetConfigBackupOptions? +

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

GetConfigBackupOptions is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit GetConfigBackupOptions? +

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

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

GetConfigBackupOptions 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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