InstantViVMRecoveryMount · Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What InstantViVMRecoveryMount does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents invoke InstantViVMRecoveryMount 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 InstantViVMRecoveryMount needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation (VM instant recovery/mount) whose effects depend on arguments (target VM, recovery point, etc.). Instant Recovery is a complex operation that mounts recovered VM state, modifies hypervisor state, and can affect production infrastructure.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'InstantViVMRecoveryMount' and description 'Start Instant Recovery of a VMware vSphere VM' indicate execution of a recovery operation that initiates a live VM recovery process with infrastructure-level side effects.

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Verdict

InstantViVMRecoveryMount Rate-limited

InstantViVMRecoveryMount 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": {
    "InstantViVMRecoveryMount": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "instantvivmrecoverymount_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about InstantViVMRecoveryMount

What does the InstantViVMRecoveryMount tool do? +

Start Instant Recovery of a VMware vSphere VM. 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 InstantViVMRecoveryMount? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit InstantViVMRecoveryMount? +

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

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

InstantViVMRecoveryMount 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.