How can I batch rename files in bash?

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I've got some files like this: ...etc. I want to rename them to add AM, like this: What's the most concise way to do that from the bash shell?

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database1-backup-01-01-2011.sql
database2-backup-01-01-2011.sql

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Another option: This loops through all the .sql files and renames them to end in -AM.sql instead. PROTIP: Use instead of in your scripts (and command-lines), it makes quoting and escaping less of a nightmare.

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