UpdateNotificationsSettings · Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What UpdateNotificationsSettings does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use UpdateNotificationsSettings 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 UpdateNotificationsSettings needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies notification configuration settings without deleting data or triggering external operations. While it affects system behavior, the changes are reversible and do not directly execute code, delete data, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'UpdateNotificationsSettings' and description 'Edit notification settings' indicate modification of configuration data.

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Verdict

UpdateNotificationsSettings Rate-limited

UpdateNotificationsSettings 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": {
    "UpdateNotificationsSettings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updatenotificationssettings_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about UpdateNotificationsSettings

What does the UpdateNotificationsSettings tool do? +

Edit notification settings. 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 UpdateNotificationsSettings? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit UpdateNotificationsSettings? +

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

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

UpdateNotificationsSettings 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.