AvoidUsingComputerNameHardcoded.md

Pattern: Use of hard-coded computer name

Issue: -

Description

The names of computers should never be hard-coded as this will expose sensitive information. The ComputerName parameter should never have a hard-coded value.

How

Remove hard coded computer names.

Example of incorrect code:

Function Invoke-MyRemoteCommand ()
{
	Invoke-Command -Port 343 -ComputerName "hardcoderemotehostname"
}

Example of correct code:

Function Invoke-MyCommand ($ComputerName)
{
	Invoke-Command -Port 343 -ComputerName $ComputerName
}

Example of incorrect code:

Function Invoke-MyLocalCommand ()
{
	Invoke-Command -Port 343 -ComputerName "hardcodelocalhostname"
}

Example of correct code:

Function Invoke-MyLocalCommand ()
{
	Invoke-Command -Port 343 -ComputerName $env:COMPUTERNAME
}

Further Reading

• PSScriptAnalyzer - AvoidUsingComputerNameHardcoded