If I were to schedule the exam first to push myself and have a hard date, how many months in advance would you recommend?
I currently work there so I do have access to courses and resources if there are things I do not understand. I can readily have peers I work with daily that are CCNA's/CCIE's etc to explain concepts. I'm not an engineer, I come from a different side of the business. I will work full days but I have no children and I am not married so I do have flexibility to study 2 hours on weekdays and more on weekends. How far in advance did you find you needed if you book the exam first and then learn the material? What is a safe bet that will give me time to fail and retake if that happens before February's changes, but is enough time to adequately learn the material.
I know it is a grey area, and everyone is different, however, I would like to hear from those that did this and have feedback. Anything helps. Thanks!