What licenses and how many should be taken for SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition

Hi,
Could you help me please with my problem: what licenses (per core or Server + CAL) should I take for SQL Server 2012 Standard Edition for the following environment:
SQl Server will be installed on VM with 1 core.
Physical processor is Intel Xeon CPU E7-4830, 2.13 GHz, 2131 Mhz.
Few people will have an access to the VM but SQL server is used for a web-application for about 200 users from Active Directory.
Great thanks in advance,
Lena

Hello,
Since the question is a license issue, you can call 1-800-426-9400, Monday through Friday, 6:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Pacific Time) to speak directly
to a Microsoft licensing specialist. You can also visit the following site for more information and support on licensing issues:
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/mla/default.aspx
Hope this helps.
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