Medium Risk

create_system_throttle

Create a new system-level throttle rule to limit concurrent query execution. Throttles prevent resource monopolization by restricting how many queries can run simultaneously. Use this to control system load, prevent specific query types from overwhelming resources, or enforce concurrency limits d...

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What create_system_throttle does on Teradata Workload Management (WLM) MCP Server

AI agents use create_system_throttle to create or update resources in Teradata Workload Management (WLM) MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Teradata Workload Management (WLM) MCP Server environment.

Medium Risk

Why create_system_throttle needs a policy

This tool creates a new throttle rule that restricts query concurrency across the system. It is a Write operation (creates a new rule/configuration), not Destructive or Execute.

From the tool's definition Create a new system-level throttle rule to limit concurrent query execution... Changes require activation - call activate_ruleset after cr

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access create_system_throttle gives an agent:

How to control create_system_throttle

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Teradata Workload Management (WLM) MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for create_system_throttle:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "create_system_throttle": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_system_throttle_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

create_system_throttle 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Teradata Workload Management (WLM) MCP Server — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about create_system_throttle

What does the create_system_throttle tool do? +

Create a new system-level throttle rule to limit concurrent query execution. Throttles prevent resource monopolization by restricting how many queries can run simultaneously. Use this to control system load, prevent specific query types from overwhelming resources, or enforce concurrency limits during business hours. REQUIRES: ruleset_name, throttle_name, description, limit (concurrent queries allowed). OPTIONAL: classification_criteria (to target specific apps/users/tables), throttle_type (DM=member with disable override). IMPORTANT: Changes require activation - call activate_ruleset after creation to make the throttle live. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Teradata Workload Management (WLM) 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 create_system_throttle? +

Register the Teradata Workload Management (WLM) MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_system_throttle: 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 Teradata Workload Management (WLM) MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_system_throttle? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_system_throttle? +

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

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

create_system_throttle is provided by the Teradata Workload Management (WLM) MCP Server MCP server (teradata-labs/mcp-server-teradata-wlm). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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