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# DnsFunctions.GetHostName Method

Gets the host name of the local computer.

[Visual Basic]
<Function(Name:="get-host-name")>
Public Shared Function GetHostName() As String
[C#]
[Function(Name="get-host-name")]
public static string GetHostName();

#### Return Value

A string that contains the DNS host name of the local computer.

#### Exceptions

Exception Type | Condition
--- | ---
SocketException | An error is encountered when resolving the local host name.

#### See Also

DnsFunctions Class | NAnt.Core.Functions Namespace