How To Get DNS Name And IP Address From Remote Computer Using Workflow Solution

I found myself in the same situation as many when using the "GetComputerInfo" component when it returned the Workflow server DNS Name and IP address instead of the current/remote user's.

Here are two really great and simple ways to retrieve DNS name and IP using the  "Code (Script) Component". 

Here is how you get the DNS Name:
 

1. Use the Code (Script) Component


2. Double Click To Edit The Component and Click Next

3. Enter the Result Variable Name (I used v_CurrentComputerName) and select Text as the Result Variable Type and Click Next

4. Select C Sharp as the Language (see image 4a below)
5. Under "Using namespaces (one per line):" type System (see image 4a below)
6. Under "Source code:" type the following code: (see image 4a below)
 

string result = System.Net.Dns.GetHostEntry(System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Request.ServerVariables["remote_addr"]).HostName;

return result;

7. Click Next when done (4a)

8. Click Finish

You may now test your results.  Be sure to use the variable named v_CurrentComputerName
 

Here is how you get the IP Address:

1. Use the Code (Script) Component

2. Double Click To Edit The Component and Click Next

3. Enter the Result Variable Name (I used v_CurrentComputerIP) and select Text as the Result Variable Type

4. Select C Sharp as the Language (see image 4b below)
5. Under "Using namespaces (one per line):" type System (see image 4b below)
6. Under "Source code:" type the following code: (see image 4b below)
 

string myHost = System.Net.Dns.GetHostEntry(System.Web.HttpContext.Current.Request.ServerVariables["remote_addr"]).HostName;
string myIP = System.Net.Dns.GetHostEntry(myHost).AddressList[0].ToString();
return myIP;

7. Click Next when done (4b)

8. Click Finish

You may now test your results.  Be sure to use the variable named v_CurrentComputerIP

Enjoy!