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// * nodes/nodes-cluster-overcommit.adoc
// * post_installation_configuration/node-tasks.adoc

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= Disabling overcommitment for a node

[role="_abstract"]
When overcommitment is enabled on a node, you can disable overcommitment on that node. Disabling overcommit can help ensure predictability, stability, and high performance in your cluster.

.Procedure

* Run the following command on a node to disable overcommitment on that node:
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$ sysctl -w vm.overcommit_memory=0
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