Management method and management apparatus in network system

A management method for a network including servers on which virtual network functions operate, the management method comprising:

• by a database, storing at least one virtual network function operating on a server and server attribute information of the server, which are associated with each other, the server attribute information indicating whether or not the server includes a programmable logic circuit as an operation subject of the virtual network function;
• and
• by a processor, managing the servers based on associated information stored in the database, wherein the servers includes at least one server that includes the programmable logic circuit.

(canceled)

A non-transitory computer-readable medium storing a program for causing a computer to function as a management apparatus for a network including servers on which virtual network functions operate, the program comprising a set of instructions to:

• store, in a database, at least one virtual network function operating on a server and server attribute information, which are associated with each other, the server attribute information indicating whether or not the server includes a programmable logic circuit as an operation subject of the virtual network function;
• and
• manage the servers based on associated information stored in the database, wherein the servers include at least one server that includes the programmable logic circuit.