QCOW2 Disk Data Recovery Expert Required

**Title:**
QCOW2 Disk Recovery Expert Needed (750GB VM Image – Data Recovery)

**Description:**
I am looking for an experienced Linux/KVM expert who can help recover data from a QCOW2 disk image.

**Details:**

* File format: QCOW2
* Virtual disk size: 750 GB
* Actual file size: ~75 GB
* Issue: Partition table is missing/corrupted
* Current status:

* Disk shows as "data"
* No partitions detected
* Tried basic tools (fdisk, testdisk, photorec) without success

**Objective:**
Recover important data (especially database files and system data) from the QCOW2 image.

**Expected Skills:**

* Strong experience with QCOW2, KVM, QEMU
* Disk recovery expertise (LVM, ext4, XFS, partition recovery)
* Familiar with tools like:

* qemu-nbd
* guestmount / libguestfs
* testdisk / photorec
* debugfs / fsck
* LVM recovery tools
* Ability to handle corrupted or partially damaged virtual disks

**What You Need To Do:**

* Analyze the QCOW2 file
* Attempt safe recovery (no data overwrite)
* Mount or reconstruct partitions if possible
* Extract required files or full filesystem

**Important Notes:**

* Backup of QCOW2 file is already available
* Work must be done carefully to avoid further corruption
* Prefer step-by-step approach or remote guidance

**Deliverables:**

* Recovered files OR mounted access to data
* Explanation of recovery process
* Suggestions to avoid future issues

**Budget:**
Open to discussion (fixed or hourly)

**Timeline:**
Urgent (prefer quick turnaround)

**Additional Info:**
I can provide SSH access or upload the QCOW2 file to a server as needed.

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Only apply if you have real experience in disk recovery and QCOW2 handling.