process status in sp_who

[oneshadow]

if we run sp_who from Query Analyzer, we can see current process ID and their status. Can somebody tell me what's the meaning of :

1. sleeping
2. AWAITING COMMAND ?

I've been search for MSDN with no luck.

thanks in advance

 

[tlbroadbent]

Sleeping: SPID is not currently executing. This usually indicates that the SPID is awaiting a command from the application.

Awaiting Command: The SPID is waiting for the next command. Terry L. Broadbent
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[oneshadow]

thank you