How do I save multiple backups for one device in iTunes?

Hey, I manage multiple iPads here at my school and had a question about iTunes backup. We want to have multiple backups from the past for each device so that we can restore the device from an old backup if something goes wrong. We have over 180 iPads so I need something quick and automated. Any ideas?
We are also using a Mac Server if that helps any.

Since what we're really talking about now is a script to basically rename files you might want to ask on a more specific Applescript or automator forum. Alternatively, perhaps one of the utilities below might suffice.
-- Renaming Utilities --
These are older links but they may have been updated for later OS versions.
NameChanger http://www.mrrsoftware.com/MRRSoftware/NameChanger.html
Renamer4Mac http://renamer4mac.com/batch-rename-files-on-mac-osx.html - now shareware but older versions may still be free.
psrenamer http://www.powersurgepub.com/downloads.html#psrenamer - Java based (=slightly slow) free utility.
Name Mangler http://www.manytricks.com/namemangler/ - requires OS 10.5+, but File List http://www.manytricks.com/download/filelist is an older version for pre-10.5.
http://www.publicspace.net/ABetterFinderRename/ - $20

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