UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings

WHAT IT DOES

What UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings 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 UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings needs a policy

This tool updates/modifies settings for an Azure Instant VM Recovery switchover operation. It is a Write operation (modifying configuration), not Destructive. However, severity is high because misconfiguring switchover settings in a DR/backup context could result in failed recovery operations, data unavailability, or unintended VM states during a disaster recovery scenario.

From the tool's definition 'Update settings for switchover to Azure' — modifies configuration settings for Azure VM recovery switchover

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Verdict

UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings Rate-limited

UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings 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": {
    "UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updateazureinstantvmrecoveryswitchoversettings_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "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 UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings

What does the UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings tool do? +

Update settings for switchover to Azure. 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 UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings? +

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

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

UpdateAzureInstantVMRecoverySwitchoverSettings 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.