ImportJobs · Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ImportJobs does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use ImportJobs 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 ImportJobs needs a policy

This tool writes/creates backup job configurations by importing them from external JSON specifications. While it doesn't delete data, it modifies the backup infrastructure state reversibly (jobs can be modified or removed afterward).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ImportJobs' and description 'Import jobs from a JSON specification' indicate creation/modification of backup job configurations. Importing jobs creates or modifies job definitions in the Veeam backup system.

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Verdict

ImportJobs Rate-limited

ImportJobs 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": {
    "ImportJobs": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "importjobs_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ImportJobs

What does the ImportJobs tool do? +

Import jobs from a JSON specification. 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 ImportJobs? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit ImportJobs? +

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

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

ImportJobs 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.