Communication of configuration using an encoded visual representation

1. A method for generating an encoded visual representation describing a computing node, comprising:

identifying one or more first parameters for a first virtual machine hosted by the computing node;

encoding, using a standardized encoding format, the one or more first parameters based on a first coding reference, wherein the first coding reference includes a first table of codes that relates a third parameter of the one or more first parameters to the first virtual machine;

generating a first dynamically generated encoded visual representation from the one or more encoded first parameters, wherein the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation is configured to display a new visual representation in response to a detection of a change to at least one of the one or more first parameters, and wherein the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation is a barcode;

displaying the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation;

identifying one or more second parameters for a first virtual machine hosted by the computing node;

encoding, using a standardized encoding format, the one or more second parameters based on a second coding reference, wherein the second coding reference includes a second table of codes that relates a fourth parameter of the one or more second parameters to the first virtual machine;

generating a second dynamically generated encoded visual representation from the one or more encoded second parameters, wherein the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation is configured to display a new barcode in response to a detection of a change to at least one of the one or more second parameters, and wherein the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation is a barcode; and

displaying the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first parameters are different than the one or more second parameters.

3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:

receiving a modified parameter that is modified from the one or more first parameters; and

generating a third dynamically generated encoded visual representation based on the modified parameter.

4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:

displaying the third dynamically generated encoded visual representation in place of the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation.

5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the encoding the one or more first parameters includes:

encrypting the one or more first parameters.

6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the one or more first parameters are selected from the group consisting of: a memory, a storage capacity, a processor, an internet protocol (IP) address, cloud resources, and a graphical user interface preference for the first virtual machine.

7. A system for generating an encoded visual representation, wherein the encoded visual representation is a barcode, describing a computing node, comprising:

a computing node;

a cloud system manager having an encoded visual representation generator stored thereon that is configured to:

identify one or more first parameters for a first virtual machine hosted by the computing node;

encode, using a standardized encoding format, the one or more first parameters based on a first coding reference, wherein the first coding reference includes a first table of codes that relates a third parameter of the one or more first parameters to the first virtual machine;

generate a first dynamically generated encoded visual representation from one or more encoded first parameters, wherein the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation is configured to display a new visual representation in response to a detection of a change to at least one of the one or more first parameters, and wherein the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation is a barcode;

display the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation;

identify one or more second parameters for a first virtual machine hosted by the computing node;

encode, using a standardized encoding format, the one or more second parameters based on the second coding reference, wherein the second coding reference includes a second table of codes that relates a fourth parameter of the one or more second parameters to the first virtual machine;

generate a second dynamically generated encoded visual representation from the one or more encoded second parameters, wherein the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation is configured to display a new barcode in response to a detection of a change to at least one of the one or more second parameters, and wherein the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation is a barcode; and

display the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation.

8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the one or more first parameters are different than the one or more second parameters.

9. The system of claim 7 , wherein the encoded visual representation generator is further configured to:

receive a modified parameter that is modified from the one or more first parameters; and

generate a third dynamically generated encoded visual representation based on the modified parameter.

10. The system of claim 9 , wherein the encoded visual representation generator is further configured to:

display the third dynamically generated encoded visual representation in place of the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation.

11. The system of claim 7 , wherein the encoded visual representation generator is further configured to encode the one or more first parameters by:

encrypting the one or more first parameters.

12. The system of claim 7 , wherein the one or more first parameters are selected from the group consisting of: a memory, a storage capacity, a processor, an internet protocol (IP) address, cloud resources, and a graphical user interface preference for the first virtual machine.

13. A computer program product for generating an encoded visual representation describing a computing node comprising a computer readable storage device having a computer readable program stored therein, wherein the computer readable program, when executed on a computing device, causes the computing device to:

identify one or more first parameters for a first virtual machine hosted by the computing node;

encode, using a standardized encoding format, the one or more first parameters based on a first coding reference, wherein the first coding reference is a first table of codes that relates a third parameter of the one or more first parameters to the first virtual machine;

generate a first dynamically generated encoded visual representation from the one or more encoded first parameters, wherein the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation is configured to display a new visual representation in response to a detection of a change to at least one of the one or more first parameters, and wherein the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation is a barcode;

display the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation;

identify one or more second parameters for a first virtual machine hosted by the computing node;

encode, using a standardized encoding format, the one or more second parameters based on a second coding reference, wherein the second coding reference includes a second table of codes that relates a fourth parameter of the one or more second parameters to the first virtual machine;

generate a second dynamically generated encoded visual representation from the one or more encoded second parameters, wherein the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation is configured to display a new barcode in response to a detection of a change to at least one of the one or more second parameters, and wherein the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation is a barcode; and

display the second dynamically generated encoded visual representation.

14. The computer program product of claim 13 , wherein the computer readable program further causes the computing device to:

receive a modified parameter that is modified from the one or more first parameters; and

generate a third dynamically generated encoded visual representation based on the modified parameter.

15. The computer program product of claim 14 , wherein the computer readable program further causes the computing device to:

display the third dynamically generated encoded visual representation in place of the first dynamically generated encoded visual representation.