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Query performance of a NULL vs an empty ('') varchar in SQL Server 2012

I have 3 indexed fields in a query: int, int, and varchar(250). The query performs well when all 3 conditions are specified with real values. The int columns always have values, but there are plenty ...
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Questions about handling NULLs and empty strings in nvarchar and numeric fields

I understand that questions similar to these pop up often around here. I have searched before posting these but I didn't find any QA threads that completely answer my questions. In a table, I ...
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Should I convert empty varchar values to NULL?

I have a stored procedure which accepts various varchar parameters. The middle tier code which calls the procedure has not been consistent in terms of the values it submits. For example, sometimes a ...