How to rename a filename to current date with batch

In windows environment, it is possible to rename files through command prompt. You need "ren" command to complete the operation.

ren old-file-name new-file-name

It is also possible to use command prompt commands from batch files.

To rename test.log to YYYYMMDD.log create a rename.bat file with content

ren "test.log" "%date:~10,4%%date:~7,2%%date:~4,2%.log"

Using this batch command, you can rename filenames to current date.