Network policy conflict detection and resolution

A non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions executable by a processing resource to cause a computer to:

• compile a plurality of network policies based on an intent format;
• detect an overlap in application between a first network policy among the plurality of network policies and a second network policy among the plurality of network policies, using the intent format;
• separate the overlapping first network policy and second network policy into a plurality of orthogonal policies;
• and
• resolve the detected overlap between the first network policy and the second network policy, based on the plurality of orthogonal policies.

A method, comprising:

• compiling a plurality of network policies based on an intent format, wherein the intent format includes a classifier, a context, a source endpoint identifier, and a destination endpoint identifier for each network policy among the plurality of network policies;
• detecting that a first network policy and a second network policy conflict in application within a software defined network (SDN), based on the intent format;
• separating the conflicting first network policy and second network policy into a plurality of orthogonal network policies;
• resolving the detected conflict between the first network policy and the second network policy using the plurality of orthogonal network policies;
• and
• translating the resolution of the detected conflict into a protocol-specific format for distribution to devices within the SDN.