UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings

WHAT IT DOES

What UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings does on Veeam VBR v13 MCP Server

AI agents use UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings 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 UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings needs a policy

This tool updates/modifies switchover settings for file share instant recovery, which is a Write operation. Severity is high because misconfiguring switchover settings in a backup/recovery infrastructure could cause recovery failures or unintended failovers, potentially leading to data unavailability or service disruption.

From the tool's definition 'Update file share switchover settings' — modifies configuration for instant recovery switchover of unstructured data shares

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Verdict

UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings Rate-limited

UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings 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": {
    "UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updateunstructureddatashareirswitchoversettings_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 UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings

What does the UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings tool do? +

Update file share switchover 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 UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings? +

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

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

UpdateUnstructuredDataShareIRSwitchoverSettings 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.