diff --git a/redis/redis.conf b/redis/redis.conf
index 07b5133..0158143 100644
--- a/redis/redis.conf
+++ b/redis/redis.conf
@@ -32,8 +32,6 @@
 
 ################################ GENERAL  #####################################
 
-vm.overcommit_memory = 1
-
 # By default Redis does not run as a daemon. Use 'yes' if you need it.
 # Note that Redis will write a pid file in /var/run/redis.pid when daemonized.
 daemonize no